Structured Finance Associate

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** Summary
* * DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate to join its finance group, structured finance subgroup.  Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of structured finance, securitization and/CLO experience.  This position is open to our New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago or Washington, DC offices.  
** Minimum Education
*** JD  
** Certifications
* * Admission in the bar for the jurisdiction in which you are applying.  
** Minimum Years of Experience
*** Minimum 4 years of structured finance, securitization and/or CLO experience.
* Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.  
** Essential Functions & Responsibilities
*** Legal Research and Analysis:
Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support client matters, legal strategy, and decision-making.
* Legal Writing and Drafting:
Prepare clear, accurate, and well-reasoned legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other work product.
* Client Service and Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships by delivering responsive, practical, and high-quality legal services.

* Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with lawyers and business professionals across practices and offices to support client objectives and achieve favorable outcomes.
* Professional Judgment:
Exercise sound professional judgment, identify legal and business risks, and develop practical solutions to complex issues.
* Compliance and Ethics:
Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional standards.
* Professional Development:
Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance legal, business, leadership, and technology skills.
* Firm Citizenship and Community Engagement:
Contribute to firm initiatives, professional organizations, community service activities, and pro bono programs.
* Manage and support complex domestic and cross-border corporate, finance, real estate, tax, employment, and other transactional matters from inception through closing and post-closing activities.
* Conduct legal due diligence, analyze findings, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
* Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts, transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
* Structure transactions and provide strategic advice regarding legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations.
* Support deal execution, including managing timelines, coordinating work streams, and facilitating communication among transaction parties.
* Participate in negotiations with clients, counter parties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
* Coordinate and manage transaction closings, including closing documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.
* Analyze and advise on applicable regulatory requirements, governance matters, and compliance considerations affecting transactions.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams and business professionals to deliver integrated solutions that support client objectives and successful transaction outcomes.  
** Essential Job Expectations
** All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:
* Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
* Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
* Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
* Comply with firm policies and procedures.
* Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.
** Physical Demands
** Sedentary work:
This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

** Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion
*** Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining…