Headcount Over Time
Total Employee Count i
Mar 2024 – Mar 2026
Median tenure: 5.8 years
Headcount Milestones i
Point-in-time employee counts
March 2024
13,008
September 2024 +2% 6m
13,252
March 2025 +1% 6m
13,351
September 2025 0% 6m
13,294
▶ March 2026 (current)
13,335
Growth rates
Workforce Composition
Employee Distribution by Function i
Share of total headcount (13,335 employees)
Legal4,364 (33%)
Entrepreneurship1,565 (12%)
Administrative698 (5%)
Business Development658 (5%)
Accounting538 (4%)
Information Technology528 (4%)
Finance422 (3%)
Operations388 (3%)
Human Resources380 (3%)
Engineering239 (2%)
Marketing235 (2%)
Other3,320 (25%)
Headcount Growth by Function i
6-month and 1-year growth rates by department
| Function | Headcount | Share | 6m | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal | 4,364 | 33% | ●0% | ▼1% |
| Entrepreneurship | 1,565 | 12% | ▼2% | ▼1% |
| Administrative | 698 | 5% | ▼1% | ▼3% |
| Business Development | 658 | 5% | ▼2% | ▼2% |
| Accounting | 538 | 4% | ▲4% | ▲3% |
| Information Technology | 528 | 4% | ▼1% | ▼5% |
| Finance | 422 | 3% | ▲1% | ▲3% |
| Operations | 388 | 3% | ▲7% | ▲7% |
| Human Resources | 380 | 3% | ▲1% | ▼5% |
| Engineering | 239 | 2% | ▲4% | ▲8% |
| Marketing | 235 | 2% | ▲5% | ▲4% |
| Total | 13,335 | 100% | ●0% | ●0% |
Headcount growth — 6 months (absolute change)
Hiring Activity
New Hires per Month i
Sep 2025 – Feb 2026 · 1,148 total new hires
Hiring peaked in Oct 2025 (285 hires) before falling to a low of 88 in Dec 2025, then partially recovering to 165 by Feb 2026. The 6-month total of 1,148 new hires reflects a −35% decline vs the prior 6 months.
Job Openings (Q4 2025)
Open Positions by Function i
Q4 2025 · Excludes subsidiaries
Legal85 (39%)
Marketing18 (8%)
Finance17 (8%)
Education15 (7%)
Business Development13 (6%)
Accounting12 (5%)
Information Technology10 (5%)
Human Resources9 (4%)
Administrative7 (3%)
Media & Communication6 (3%)
Operations6 (3%)
Support6 (3%)
Job Openings Growth i
3-month and 6-month growth by department
| Function | Openings | 3m | 6m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal | 85 | ▲25% | ▲13% |
| Marketing | 18 | ▲38% | ▲500% |
| Finance | 17 | ▼26% | ●0% |
| Education | 15 | ▲36% | ▲1,000%+ |
| Business Development | 13 | ▲18% | ▲117% |
| Accounting | 12 | ▲9% | ▲9% |
| Information Technology | 10 | ▲67% | ▲11% |
| Human Resources | 9 | ▲50% | ▼25% |
| Administrative | 7 | ▼56% | ▼36% |
| Media & Communication | 6 | ▲20% | ▲50% |
| Operations | 6 | ●0% | ▲50% |
| Support | 6 | ▲200% | ▲50% |
| Total | 220 | ▲12% | ▲20% |
3-month job openings (absolute change)
Company Focus Areas
Strategic Priorities i
Expansion of Tax Capabilities
DLA Piper aims to expand its international tax capabilities to provide globally-integrated, business-focused tax counsel, helping clients align their tax strategy with core business goals.
Growth in National Security and Global Trade Practice
DLA Piper is focused on expanding its National Security and Global Trade practice to guide businesses, investors, and governments through strategic decisions, regulatory frameworks, and disputes involving international trade and cross-border investment.
