Investment Funds Attorney (Professional Track)

Summary DLA Piper’s Investment Funds Group is seeking an attorney with 1–3 years’ experience representing clients with respect to fund formation matters. This is a professional track/non‑partnership track position. Relevant experience includes drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents, investor side letters, and coordinating investor closings. Experience with secondaries transactions is a plus. Candidates should have strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. The position can be located in NewYork, Chicago, or Austin. Responsibilities Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively, meeting all deadlines and expectations. Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts. Provide timely, accurate, and well‑reasoned work product. Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends. Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time. Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity (e.g., working at a computer for extended periods, participating in telephonic conferences, and attending meetings at client offices and the Firm). Travel as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or participation in business‑development activities. Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement. Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff. Observe all Firm policies and practices. Desired Skills & Core Competencies Professional Excellence: oral communication, writing, analysis, strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise. Client Impact: solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation, initiative, and ownership. Effectiveness: self‑awareness, relationship building, people management, team building, and inclusion. Leadership: entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism, and integrity. Minimum Education & Experience Minimum education: JD. Minimum years of experience: 1–3 years of experience. Direct and applicable AmLaw100 law firm experience preferred. Essential Job Expectations Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively. 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 (e.g., working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, attending meetings as needed). Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. 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. Pay & Benefits The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $135,000 – $300,000 per year, depending on geographic market location. The compensation offered may also be dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k). Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLA Piper LLP (US)