U.S. Summer Program - Private Equity Candidates (JD Year 2029)

DLA Piper LLP (US); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper’s Private Equity group invites top law students to join the Summer Program in Chicago and other offices. You may be considered for a 1L (2027 summer) or 2L (2028 summer) position.

The program focuses on transactional work, with built-in pro bono opportunities and strong training to develop client-focused skills. Ideal candidates demonstrate interest in Private Equity and a background in business or finance, with a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to engage in

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in Private Equity.
• Teamwork and collaboration across teams.
• Strong communication in writing and speaking.
• Interest in building legal skills and client insight.

Responsibilities

• Support transactional matters in the Private Equity group.
• Engage in tailored experiences and feedback from assigned team.
• Participate in pro bono opportunities and networking events.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Teamwork

Innovative thinking

Strong communication

Education

Law student (Class of 2029)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary DLA Piper's Private Equity group is seeking exceptional law students to join the summer program in the following offices: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. You may be considered for a 1L position (2027 summer) or a 2L position (2028 summer). We are seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs. We value innovators and creative thinkers. If you thrive on challenge and value teamwork, we want to hear from you. As a summer associate in our Private Equity group, you will receive a tailored experience working on transactional matters along with pro bono opportunities. Our in-depth training focuses on your development and helps prepare you for the future. You will be assigned a team who will provide support and offer feedback, and you will be able to build your network through social events. Our 10-week program provides insight to what life is like as an associate at DLA Piper. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in Private Equity and a background or education in business or finance.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. Requirements This application is open to the Class of 2029 law students. Essential Job Expectations While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties; Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner; Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product; Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required; Foster positive work relationships; Comply with all firm policies and practices; Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed; Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment; Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Hybrid with in-office expectations Disclaimer The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Pay Transparency The weekly pay for this position is currently expected to be $4,326. Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm's direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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