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DLA Piper Private Equity Finance Attorney (Non-Partnership) in Chicago, Illinois
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Job Description
This attorney will work on a broad range of private equity sponsored financing transactions, including traditional leveraged financings, term loan and revolver facilities, cash flow and asset based loan facilities, mezzanine credit facilities as well as a variety of financings for portfolio companies of our private equity clients. This attorney will be expected to manage closing processes, review and draft loan documents, including commitment letters, term sheets, loan agreements and collateral documents. Prior experience with borrower-side representation preferred, but lender-side representation (especially with private credit lenders) is also desired. Private equity borrower-side representation a plus . This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of matters for a variety of clients with a Chambers-rated and growing practice across industries.
This is a non-partnership track position.
Application Process
Please 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@us.dlapiper.com (legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com) . Please add noreply@dlapipertalent.com to your list of safe senders.
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General & Essential Job Expectations
While 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.
Requirements
J.D.
1 years of private equity sponsored leveraged acquisition finance transactions experience
Admitted to practice in the state where hired
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
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 with some in-office expectations
Some travel required.
Pay Transparency
In accordance with New York's Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position, if hired to work in New York, is $135,000 to $300,000 per year. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.
Job: Lawyer
Organization: Private Equity
Title: Private Equity Finance Attorney (Non-Partnership)
Location: Florida-Miami
Requisition ID: 24000200
Other Locations: United States-New York-New York, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Illinois-Chicago