Securities Attorney (Professional Track) - Investment Funds Group

Securities Attorney (Professional Track) - Investment Funds Group

01 Nov 2024
Maryland, Baltimore, 21240 Baltimore USA

Securities Attorney (Professional Track) - Investment Funds Group

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.SummaryDLA Piper is seeking a securities lawyer with 6+ years of experience managing structured securities offerings for our Investment Funds Group. This is a professional track/non-partnership track position. We are looking for candidates with strong experience with commercial real estate law, focusing primarily on real estate finance, acquisitions, and dispositions. The candidate will represent various public and private real estate companies, REITs, and institutional and financial investors in connection with a broad array of transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, complex financings, and development of commercial real estate. Interested 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.Education

JD

Bar Admission

Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying

Experience

Minimum 6 years of experience managing structured securities offerings

Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience 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

General & Essential Job ExpectationsWhile the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

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;

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned;

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other RequirementsSedentary 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 with some in-office expectations or remote

Application ProcessPlease apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com (%20legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com) . Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.Search FirmsPer the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com .Pay TransparencyThe firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $151,315 - $350,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).#LI-Hybrid#LI-CS1DLA 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. Job applicant poster viewing center (https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=09b17fa3-b781-4022-bfdd-ec61a570463c&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) .DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportiveOur 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.Get to Know UsWe invite you to learn more about us. Please visit the following pages for more information about DLA Piper.Laterals (http://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/careers/laterals)Lateral PartnersLaw Students (http://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/careers/law-students)Business ProfessionalsRecruitment Agencies:Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal via the following link (https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/dlapiper/login.htmld?redirect=n) to review positions accepting agency submissions.Lawyer Positions Only: If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com

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