Structured Finance Associate (Multi City)

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive.  Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm.  Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.  Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. 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 workstreams, and facilitating communication among transaction parties. Participate in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Coordinate and manage transaction closings, including closing…