Leverage Finance Associate; Office

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DLA Piper is seeking a finance associate to join its Leverage Finance subgroup. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, debt capital markets, private credit, fund finance and/or structured finance. Our clients are primarily lead arrangers, direct lenders, sub line lenders and NAV lenders, but we also work with borrowers, issuers and corporates. This position is open to our New York office.

• Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group.
• 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 judgement.
• 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 favourable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• 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 organisations; pro‑bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and under‑represented communities.

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

• JD
• Degree from an accredited law school.

• Licensed to practice in New York.

• Minimum 4 years of leverage finance experience.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.

• 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;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on‑screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

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,…