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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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(Junior) Office Coordinator
Warsaw, Poland
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Referendar (m/w/x) Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Litigation & Regulatory
Associate
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Employment
Employment Senior Associate
London, United Kingdom
Litigation & Regulatory
Trainee Lawyer/Lawyer, Litigation & Regulatory
Milan, Italy
Business Operations
Reprographics Team Leader
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Tax
Senior Lead Lawyer, Tax
Brussels, Belgium
Finance (Groups)
Junior Lawyer- Banking, Finance & Restructuring
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Marketing, Business Development and Communications
Marketing & Business Development Executive
United Kingdom
Business Operations
Senior Secretary
London, United Kingdom
Innovation & Law&
(Senior) Litigation Lawyer (m/w/x)
Germany
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(Senior) Transaction Lawyer (m/w/x)
Germany
DLA Piper in Africa
With offices in Casablanca and Johannesburg, and DLA Piper Africa offices in 18 countries across the continent, we offer clients an integrated service that combines local skill and presence, with the resources and international expertise of one of the world’s largest law firms. Our lawyers on-the-ground work in close partnership with our Africa leadership team and a team of international lawyers.
Africa-wide
Opportunities and achievements
Market recognition
We continue to be recognised as one of the most active law firms on the African continent. We were ranked #1 for Africa & Middle East M&A (by deal volume) by Mergermarket 2023 and were named “North African and East African Law firm of the Year” (African Legal Awards 2022), Law Firm of the Year in Rwanda, Uganda, and Zimbabwe (IFLR 2022). From 2021-2023 DLA Piper ranked 2nd in Africa Legal’s listing of “Africa’s 50 largest commercial law firms”, employing 430 lawyers in Africa.
Supporting local communities
Each year, our lawyers donate over 5,000 hours of pro bono advice. We support small and micro businesses to navigate legal aspects of doing business. We advise multilateral institutions, governments, NGOs and individuals in multiple areas including protecting children and advancing women’s rights. In 2023, we opposed an administrative order that would have placed up to 170,000 Zimbabwean legal residents of South Africa at risk of deportation. Also, through our Global Scholarship programme we are sponsoring students across a range of countries so they receive the best legal education.
A responsible business
We’re committed to doing our part in contributing to a more socially just and environmentally sustainable Africa. DLA Piper Africa’s Responsible Business programme creates social impact by supporting the next generation of lawyers and professionals. Our Head Start programme in Kenya, provides tertiary education bursaries and life and professional skills to talented young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The Global Scholarships Programme supports outstanding law students from six countries in Africa. And lawyers from across regions provide pro bono support organisations working in conservation, climate change mitigation, and climate justice.
Liza Odendaal, Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager, Johannesburg
The people are just amazing – humble, friendly, driven, passionate about what they do. What’s not to like about that?
Zama Shoba, Senior Associate, Johannesburg
DLA Piper provides a cultivating environment which has helped me realise my true potential.
Gaëlle Bouriau, Associate, Casablanca
I was attracted to DLA Piper because it is a major law firm across the world. People who work here have an in-depth legal knowledge and experience, and I wanted to learn with them. There is also professional development for everyone, which is very motivating and offers real career opportunities.
STORIES HUB
Application advice, tips, and resources
How to make the most of your internship: Clare Hibbert’s advice for standing out
DLA Piper trainee Clare Hibbert reflects on her journey from university to practice, sharing practical advice on how to make the most out of your internship.
One firm, one global community: Martin Haller on building connections that go beyond work
From Munich to Melbourne, Partner Martin Haller reflects on how collaboration across offices and cultures creates a truly connected way of working.
Sustainability in action with Venessa Parekh
For Venesssa Parekh, Head of Sustainability in EMEA and APAC, sustainability means equipping people with the knowledge and skills to understand sustainability risks and opportunities to support our clients in an evolving landscape.
Step into the world of commercial law: UK insight events for students
At our Law, unlocked insight events in the UK, students stepped inside our offices to meet our people, explore life at DLA Piper and see how careers in commercial law can take shape.
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 & Culture for EMEA and APAC shows how progress happens when you’re willing to ask, learn and step up.
A culture of progression: Charlotte Barrett-McGowan on taking the next step
Career progression isn't about following a fixed path. Charlotte Barrett-McGowan, Head of Portfolio Management & Strategic Delivery, shares how shaping your own development and learning from those around you can open doors you didn't know were there.
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 fifth 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, based in our Birmingham office, 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.