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We’re a global business law firm transforming how legal services are delivered.
We’re constantly challenging the expectations of what a law firm is and can be. For our people, that means a unique opportunity to build careers exactly tailored to their aspirations and strengths. With a global network of offices, clients in every major sector and an innate desire to innovate, this is where you’ll seize opportunities of today and tomorrow. Come and see who we are and what we stand for.
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Life at DLA Piper
At DLA Piper, we don’t put limits on our people. Starting with ensuring everyone can be themselves, to providing everything they need to realise their full potential, you’ll have everything you need to seize the world of opportunity on offer.
Sustainability
Sustainability and ESG are core to our firm. Our team plays a crucial role in helping clients transition to and thrive in a sustainable future.
Inclusion and positive
social impact
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people.
Featured jobs
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Database Administrator
Leeds, United Kingdom
Business Operations
Receptionist
London, United Kingdom
Early Careers
DLA Piper's Global Scholarship Programme 2027
London, United Kingdom
Litigation & Regulatory
Electronic Data Senior Analyst
United Kingdom
Litigation & Regulatory
Insurance Disputes Senior Associate
London, United Kingdom
Finance
Billing Team Leader
London, United Kingdom
Business Operations
Property & Workplace Apprentice
Manchester, United Kingdom
Finance
Product Manager
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Finance
Senior Billing Coordinator
United Kingdom
Technology
Platform Engineer
United Kingdom
Technology
Senior Automation Tester
London, United Kingdom
AI and Data Analytics
AI/ML Engineer
London, United Kingdom
DLA Piper in the United Kingdom
We are over 2,000 people at DLA Piper in the United Kingdom. Together, and in collaboration with colleagues around the world, we serve our local and international clients from our offices in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Sheffield and the Northwest.
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Opportunities and achievements
Renowned for innovation
Innovation is a cornerstone of DLA Piper’s strategy, enhancing our reputation and driving our success. At the 2024 Legal Innovation & Technology Awards, we were recognised three times for our pioneering AI initiatives, the DLA Design Thinking training programme, and the Aiscension platform’s excellence in litigation technology. Our dedication to leveraging data, technology, and innovative thinking ensures we deliver exceptional results for clients and create a dynamic environment for our people.
A sustainable future for all
At DLA Piper, sustainability and ESG are integral to our firm’s ethos. In the UK, we are committed to leading in these areas, both in our operations and the services we provide. Our people play a crucial role in helping clients transition to and thrive in a sustainable future. We’re proud to be named ESG Legal Advisor of the Year for Europe at the 2024 IJ Global ESG Awards, marking our third consecutive win. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact.
Advancing Early Careers
At DLA Piper, we were recognised at the targetjobs UK National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2024, winning both the Best Social Mobility Strategy and Sustainability in Early Talent Recruitment awards. Our Best Social Mobility Strategy award highlights our commitment to widening participation by actively targeting, attracting, and recruiting students from different socio-economic backgrounds into our early careers programmes. This is a cornerstone of our diversity, equality and inclusion approach, ensuring that a person’s background does not dictate their career opportunities or success.
Inclusion and positive social impact
At DLA Piper, we design our policies and processes to be inclusive in how we recruit, how we retain talent, and how we help our people progress their careers with us. In 2024, we officially reduced the chargeable hours expectations for fee earners returning to work after a period of absence, such as parental leave. Additionally, we expanded our parental transition coaching to support all parents across our UK firm, allowing them to access this coaching at a convenient time, either before or after their leave. We also adopted a more inclusive approach to UK bank holidays, recognising our workforce’s diversity. Our employees can now flex or exchange up to four UK bank holidays to take time off on dates that better suit their personal needs.
Rubayet Choudhury, Partner, London
I stay because of the people, our global footprint and our diverse and inclusive culture which thrives on an entrepreneurial, disruptive spirit – which means we continually strive to do better for our clients and our people – and deliver some of the most significant deals in the market.
Stacey Warkup, Marketing and Business Development Manager, Leeds
DLA Piper offers a truly international experience. The constant collabortation with colleagues from all cultural backgrounds and the different perspectives allows me to obtain unique insights which drive innovation and creativity. We are continually learning from one another.
Maria Pereira, Partner, London
What I do makes a tangible difference to society. We all need infrastructure, and it makes a real difference to know that I play a small part in ensuring society has the infrastructure it needs to function successfully.
STORIES HUB
Application advice, tips, and resources
High performance starts with a supportive team: In conversation with Aimee Harper
Aimee Harper, an Associate in Finance, reflects on how collaboration, collective experience and a supportive team drive high performance, personal growth and exceptional outcomes for clients.
The path to partnership: Manuel Indelkofer’s journey
Dr. Manuel Indelkofer reflects on his journey from junior associate to partner, sharing how his approach to leadership has evolved and what aspiring partners need to succeed.
Be bold enough to ask: Gigi Lockhart on shaping your career
Senior Associate Gigi Lockhart shares how stepping beyond her role and taking on new challenges helped her shape her career and build relationships across DLA Piper’s international network.
The mindset that drives high performance, with Drew Moss
Drew Moss, Head of Talent, explores how mindset, feedback, resilience and wellbeing work together to drive sustainable high performance.
Be curious about what comes next, with Joanne Conway
From taking stretch assignments to embracing change, Joanne's path to Head of Inclusion for EMEA and APAC shows how progress happens when you’re willing to ask, learn and step up.
What makes DLA Piper different? A conversation with Peter Somekh
Peter Somekh, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, shares how a culture of challenge and collaboration has shaped his career, and continues to push him to grow.
What a Solicitor Apprenticeship can offer: Alix Leatherday's career journey
Alix Leatherday chose the Solicitor Apprenticeship route, combining global exposure with practical training inside our Manchester office. From day one, she's earning her degree while working on high-profile matters that count.
A day in the life of a Solicitor Apprentice, with Sophie Kenny
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Sophie gives us a glimpse into her role in the Leeds office. Now in her fourth year, she’s working with lawyers across the globe and gaining hands-on legal experience, all while earning her degree.
What does global mean at DLA Piper?
From London to Johannesburg, our people deliver work that crosses borders, industries, and expectations, because ambition without limits needs a global platform.
Discovery Days, unlocked
Our Discovery Days give you real insight into the work, the people, and the pace of DLA Piper.
From Summer Intern to Associate: Mihir’s journey
For Mihir Joshi, joining DLA Piper felt like a natural step – from Intern to Associate, he's seen the values stay consistent while the opportunities keep expanding.
Challenge the status quo: A conversation with Kasia Scott
Recruitment Manager Kasia Scott shares how she has felt empowered to challenge, be challenged, and grow through curiosity. Her journey has led her to discover a culture where leadership doesn’t just answer questions, it asks them too.
A day in the life of a summer intern, with Ammar
As a summer intern, Ammar has been immersed in complex, high-impact work – building confidence, gaining clarity and discovering his potential in the process.
Unlocking your potential: Isaac Evans' career journey
From joining DLA Piper straight out of university to progressing through seven roles, Isaac Evans shares how opportunity, professional development and the support of those around him helped shape his career in Finance.
What makes DLA Piper different? Insights from Alyson Eather
Partner Alyson Eather reflects on the global opportunities, varied experiences and supportive culture that have shaped her career.
Lawyers
We’re redefining what an international law firm can be. With a unique global network and an unparalleled range of expertise, this is where you’ll work on the cases that shape the world and will define your career.
Early Careers
The first step in your career is one of the most important. When you join DLA Piper as a student or graduate, we don’t put limits on what you can achieve here and that starts from day one.
Business Professionals
We pride ourselves on the extraordinary impact we make beyond the borders of traditional law. That’s only possible because of the skills our business professionals bring and the environment we create to let them thrive. See where your skills could take you.