Investment Funds Associate

Summary

DLA Piper is seeking a securities lawyer with 6+ years of experience managing structured securities offerings for our Investment Funds Group. Candidates should have strong experience with commercial real estate law, focusing on real estate finance, acquisitions, and dispositions. They will represent public and private real estate companies, REITs, and institutional investors in transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, complex financings, and development of commercial real estate. Candidates should have strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Minimum Education

JD Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.

Minimum Years of Experience

Minimum 6 years of experience managing structured securities offerings.

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 efficiently.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer, participating in virtual conference calls, and meetings.
• 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 negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Needs to spend most time sitting; walking and standing required only occasionally.

Work Environment

Hybrid – regular in‑office presence with some flexibility for work‑from‑home.

Pay Transparency

Hiring range: $260,000 – $390,000 per year depending on experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k).

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

EEO Statement

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.

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