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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 or a senior associate to join its finance group, structured finance subgroup to focus on commercial mortgage‑backed securities transactions. This position is open to any office in the United States. A candidate with experience in commercial mortgage‑backed securities is preferred but is not required. Minimum Education JD Certifications Admission in the bar for the jurisdiction in which you are applying. Minimum Years Of Experience Minimum 5‑9 years of structured finance, securitization and/or CLO experience. Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred. 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 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 working at a computer for extended periods of time, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending 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. Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work Environment Hybrid - Regular in‑office presence with some flexibility for work‑from‑home Disclaimer The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at‑will nature of employment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr