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Where law unlocks potential

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.

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DLA Piper in Germany

Our team has over 300 lawyers working from our offices in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. Since our Cologne opening in 2004, we’ve enjoyed steady and constant growth for the firm and our people. In 2024, we welcomed our newest office location in Düsseldorf.

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Opportunities and achievements

Where values meet vision

As one of the few global, full-service business law firms, we’re known for our dynamic approach. Locally, our clients include 29 of the DAX40 companies so we offer a wide range of opportunities at all career stages in a values-driven culture that prioritises inclusion, openness, collaboration and wellbeing. To fulfil your potential and your impact on our performance, we support and develop all our people and encourage creativity and innovation.

Borderless opportunities

Our international secondment programme enables our lawyers to work at one of our offices outside Germany. This is just one way in which we create opportunities for collaboration, growth and development by encouraging a national focus combined with a global vision. And we support all our people at every stage of their career and encourage them to quickly take on responsibility.

Start your journey with us

For people at an early stage in their careers, we offer various part-time roles, such as a research trainee, and opportunities within the ‘Referendariat’. We offer trainees intensive legal education through on-the-job training, including involvement in client work. Our trainee development programme includes modules to prepare for the second state exam, as well as opportunities for a ‘Wahlstation’ outside Germany.

Henriette Norda, Partner, Hamburg

I really enjoy working at DLA Piper because I work with a great team and can create innovative solutions for national and international clients.

Henriette Norda
Sophie von Mandelsloh, Counsel, Hamburg

DLA Piper offers a great platform for lawyers: working with exciting clients and encouraging your own business development are a matter of course.

Sophie von Mandelsloh
Kais Torchani, Counsel, Frankfurt

It’s always been my dream to work as a lawyer in an international law firm. At DLA Piper, I’ve found the perfect platform to realise my dream in an exciting and supportive environment.

Kais Torchani
    STORIES HUB

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    How to make the most of your internship: Clare Hibbert’s advice for standing out

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    One firm, one global community: Martin Haller on building connections that go beyond work

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    Sustainability in action with Venessa Parekh

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    Step into the world of commercial law: UK insight events for students

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    A culture of progression: Charlotte Barrett-McGowan on taking the next step

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    What makes DLA Piper different? A conversation with Peter Somekh

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    What does global mean at DLA Piper?

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    Unlocking your potential: Isaac Evans' career journey

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