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Summary
DLA Piper is seeking a restructuring associate to join its finance group. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience. This position is open in our Chicago, New York and Wilmington offices.
Education
JD
Degree from an accredited law school.
Certifications
Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.
Experience
3-5 years of restructuring experience representing and advising companies experiencing financial difficulties, lenders and creditors in complex business reorganizations, debt restructurings and financing matters (ideally debtor-side experience).
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.
Responsibilities
Core Associate 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.
Transactions Associate Responsibilities: 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 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.
Job Competencies & Desired Skills
Strong analytical and writing skills
Attention to detail
Good business judgment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Research and problem-solving skills
Conceptual thinking
Ability to influence others
Persuasive communication
Management skills
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…