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About the Role

DLA Piper is seeking a restructuring associate to join its finance group. This position is open in our Chicago, New York and Wilmington offices.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support client matters, legal strategy, and decision-making.
Prepare clear, accurate, and well-reasoned legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other work product.
Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships by delivering responsive, practical, and high-quality legal services.
Work collaboratively with lawyers and business professionals across practices and offices to support client objectives and achieve favorable outcomes.
Exercise sound professional judgment, identify legal and business risks, and develop practical solutions to complex issues.
Ensure compliance 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 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.

Requirements

Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.
Represent and advise companies experiencing financial difficulties, lenders and creditors in complex business reorganizations, debt restructurizations and financing matters (ideally debtor-side experience).
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.

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
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.

Location

Chicago
New York
Wilmington

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

1-2 years of experience
One to two years of restructuring experience

Education Level

JD
Degree from an accredited law school.

Salary/Compensations

$225,000 - $235,000 per year

Benefits

medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.