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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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Diversity, Equity
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At DLA Piper we celebrate our diversity and differences. We empower ourselves and each other with knowledge and empathy. And we commit to speaking up and making real progress.
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.
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.
Innovation
Law& combines law and innovation to create value, delivering efficient legal services and unlocks transformative change. Join our creative, growing team to help leaders harness innovation and efficiency to achieve their goals together.
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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.
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.