The Department
DLA Piper thrives on complex challenges and delivers exceptional results to clients. We're a team of trusted advisors, innovators and game-changers, going above and beyond to challenge the status-quo.
Our global Core Finance practice is market leading and offers you the widest platform to progress your career and develop expertise across all of our core services.
We have the international reach and innovative mind-set to represent a broad range of clients and advise them on high profile and pathfinding transactions.
Role Purpose
The role will be focused on cross-border structured finance, capital markets transactions, restructuring work and financial regulation. We understand the commercial, strategic, technical, geographical, and political factors that shape and impact our clients. We are looking to recruit a bright and ambitious lawyer to continue to serve the increasing demand of clients in an ever-evolving and complex legal world.
The role is a truly exciting time to join a team and a firm where every voice is heard and your success is recognised. So find out more about being valued for who you are as well as what you do, in a global law firm that commits to you and your career.
Main duties and responsibilities
Working as part of a team, you will enjoy a uniquely dynamic range of work that will cover our core services including:
- Assisting clients in a wide scope of Structured Finance, Capital Markets and Regulatory matters
- Managing deal teams and processes from initial discussions through closing
- Working on cross-border, complex transactions, with the ability to work hand-to-hand with other practices (e.g. corporate, tax, IPT and funds work) and other offices handling matters and acting as a primary point of contact for clients
- Contributing to the development and growth of the team and the Firm by taking business and marketing initiatives.
About you
The successful candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in law and possibly an additional degree abroad
- 2 to 4 years’ relevant experience in many aspects of banking, finance or restructuring law (financial transactions, financial regulations and capital markets transactions)
- Fluency in written and spoken English, French would be a plus
- International awareness and focus to their work
- Ability to create and deliver sustainable, high quality client service whilst also considering clients' wider business objectives
- Keen to get involved in business development and help drive the Luxembourg practice forward
- Well organized, proactive, flexible team player and culturally sensible
- Able to handle files independently – although you will always receive guidance when needed
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
Agile Working
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
Our hiring approach
Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.
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