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Employer Information
DLA Piper
Lisa HoFung,
4141 Parklake Avenue, Suite 300
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612-2350
Email: Lisa.HoFung@us.dlapiper.com
Send application materials to: Lisa HoFung
Recruiting for office(s) in: Raleigh, NC
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Junior Corporate/Securities Associate – Investment Funds Group
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 is seeking a junior associate to join our Investment Funds group with a focus on public REIT capital markets. This position is open to our Raleigh office. The ideal candidate will have general experience with equity and capital markets transactions, and/or advising public companies on disclosure, corporate governance, and securities law matters. Specific experience in the REIT industry is preferred. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds.
Education
JD
Bar Admission
Licensed to practice in North Carolina or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
Experience
Big law firm experience
1 – 2 years’ of Corporate and Securities experience
Job Competencies & Desired Skills
Strong analytical and writing skills
Attention to detail
Good business judgment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Research and problem-solving skills
Conceptual thinking
Ability to influence others
Persuasive communication
Management skills
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 – Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
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.
Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 2 July 2025
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): https://dlapiper.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/dlapiper/job/Junior-Corporate-Securities-Associate—Investment-Funds-Group_R2024-587-723
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter