Leveraged Finance Associate (New York)

DLA Piper•New York, NY

1d•$235,000 - $390,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is seeking a Leveraged Finance Associate to support its growing Capital Solutions Team in the New York office. The role requires at least two years of relevant experience in private credit, leveraged finance, and/or debt capital markets, including a minimum of two years of leveraged finance experience and direct, applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 firm. The associate will conduct legal research and analysis; draft and negotiate legal and transaction documents; advise on legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations; and support complex domestic and cross-border transactions from inception through closing and post-closing. The role also involves client service, collaboration across practices and offices, professional judgment, compliance, and ongoing professional development. The position offers the opportunity for a hybrid arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at hiring and may be changed at the firm's discretion. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or support.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of relevant experience in private credit, leveraged finance, and/or debt capital markets.
Minimum of two years of leveraged finance experience.
Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 firm.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice in the state in which the candidate will be working.
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.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Conceptual thinking and persuasive communication skills.
Management skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis to support client matters, legal strategy, and decision-making.
Prepare legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other work product.
Build and maintain internal and external client relationships by providing responsive, practical, high-quality legal services.
Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals across practices and offices to support client objectives.
Exercise sound professional judgment, identify legal and business risks, and develop practical solutions.
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional standards.
Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance legal, business, leadership, and technology skills.
Contribute to firm initiatives, professional organizations, community service activities, and pro bono programs.
Manage and support complex domestic and cross-border transactional matters from inception through closing and post-closing activities.
Conduct legal due diligence, analyze findings, identify risks, and develop practical client recommendations.
Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts, transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
Structure transactions and advise on legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations.
Support deal execution by managing timelines, coordinating workstreams, and facilitating communication among transaction parties.
Participate in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate transaction closings, including closing documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.
Analyze and advise on regulatory requirements, governance matters, and compliance considerations affecting transactions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams and business professionals to deliver integrated solutions and successful transaction outcomes.
Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
Produce high-quality work, respond to correspondence efficiently and professionally, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, comply with firm policies, and maintain confidences.