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April 17, 2026

Strategic Transactions Associate

Corporate
Energy
Compliance/Regulatory
Transactional
DLA Piper

DLA Piper

District of Columbia

Strategic Transactions Associate

DLA Piper
DLA PiperDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Corporate, Energy · Compliance/Regulatory · Transactional

PQE

3-6 years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary

$235,000 - $365,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Transactions Associate focusing on strategic transactions for clients.
  • Practice will center on the Aerospace, Defense, and Next-Generation Energy sectors.
  • Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex contracts, licenses, collaboration agreements, and developmental agreements.
  • Requires 3-6 years of direct transactional experience, ideally from an AmLaw 100 firm.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within the Aerospace, Defense, or Next-Generation Energy sectors is essential.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
  • Active membership in the DC Bar or ability to gain admission is required.
  • Key skills include strong analytical, drafting, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication abilities.
  • Expect to work directly with in-house counsel, client business professionals, and technical specialists.
  • Additional duties involve legal research, ensuring compliance, and participating in firm initiatives and pro bono work.
  • The role operates under a hybrid work model, requiring regular in-office presence with some flexibility for remote work.
  • Annual salary range is $235,000 - $365,000, commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Last updated: June 2, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Susan Belardi
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Susan Belardi

    Legal Recruiter

    Legal Placement Consultants LLC

    Why talk to Susan Belardi?

    Sean Robinson joined DLA Piper's District of Columbia office in the Intellectual Property group.

    A chain of work colleagues put me in touch with Susan when I wanted to transition to a new position. Susan was extremely transparent about her process and asked for my explicit permission before contacting firms on my behalf, which gave me the chance to research firms and decide whether I felt the fit was right. Susan helped me learn information about firms and helped me practice my interview skills so I went into an interview confident and armed with knowledge that immediately struck a chord with the people who interviewed me. She never gave up on me, even when I got discouraged. I got a great job with DLA Piper thanks to Susan's hard work, and I'm extremely happy!

    DLA Piper

    Sean Robinson

    DLA Piper • District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Susan Belardi
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Susan Belardi

    Legal Recruiter

    Legal Placement Consultants LLC

    Why talk to Susan Belardi?

    Sean Robinson joined DLA Piper's District of Columbia office in the Intellectual Property group.

    A chain of work colleagues put me in touch with Susan when I wanted to transition to a new position. Susan was extremely transparent about her process and asked for my explicit permission before contacting firms on my behalf, which gave me the chance to research firms and decide whether I felt the fit was right. Susan helped me learn information about firms and helped me practice my interview skills so I went into an interview confident and armed with knowledge that immediately struck a chord with the people who interviewed me. She never gave up on me, even when I got discouraged. I got a great job with DLA Piper thanks to Susan's hard work, and I'm extremely happy!

    DLA Piper

    Sean Robinson

    DLA Piper • District of Columbia