Leveraged Finance Of Counsel

DLA Piper•New York, NY

7d•$475,000 - $550,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 an Of Counsel to support our Leveraged Finance practice. This position is open to our New York office. Candidates should have a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, debt capital markets, private credit, fund finance and/or structured finance. Our clients are primarily lead arrangers and direct lenders but we also work with borrowers, issuers and corporates. This is a high growth practice with a supportive, collegial culture that continues to expand every year. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experience in leading, structuring and executing traditional first lien, unitranche, stretch senior, second lien and subordinated loan transactions, ABL facilities, subscription facilities and NAV facilities and experience with structured equity investments, including non-traditional preferred stock financings, and equity co-investments, is a plus. Education JD Bar Admission Licensed to practice in New York. Experience Minimum 9 years of leverage finance experience. Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.

Requirements

JD
Licensed to practice in New York
Minimum 9 years of leverage finance experience
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

Nice To Haves

Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.
Experience with structured equity investments, including non-traditional preferred stock financings, and equity co-investments, is a plus.

Responsibilities

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