Structured Finance Associate (Multi-City)

About the Role

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join its finance group, structured finance subgroup, and focus on transactions involving commercial-mortgage backed securities (CMBS). This position is open to all of our offices in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error-free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution, including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgment.
• Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• High-Level Legal Activities: Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc.
• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives, civic and professional organizations, and pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• JD Degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.
• At least 2 years of experience working with a law firm.
• Experience in commercial real estate finance, CMBS, structured finance, or securities offering is preferred but not required.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business and professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Pay

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $235,000 - $390,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s geographic market location, experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance and a 401(k).

Schedule

Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home.

Note: The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.