Structured Finance Associate (Multi-City)

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case and transaction preparation and strategy.
• Draft well-written, error-free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist and manage a variety of complex cases and transactions from inception to resolution, including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while demonstrating strong judgment.
• Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with other lawyers and business professionals to develop innovative case and transaction strategies for favorable outcomes.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities, including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, and trials.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Proactively seek and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Engage in firm programs, civic and professional organizations, and pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product while meeting deadlines and expectations.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state where the position is located.
• 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 experience with an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred but not required.

Skills

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

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Work Environment

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

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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.