We are currently recruiting a talented trainee lawyer to join our Finance team in Milan. You will be supporting senior lawyers and partners of the team in a wide range of financing transactions, including corporate (acquisition finance, LBO, corporate lending) and real estate, in which they regularly advise both lender side and borrower/sponsor side.
The team mainly deals with corporate, banking, and financial law, with a particular focus on project finance, acquisition financing, corporate credit, real estate financing, and debt restructuring.
Lawyers also provide assistance regarding bankruptcy law with particular reference to out-of-court agreements for the restructuring and rescheduling of corporate debt, in which they support companies in a state of crisis or lenders.
DLA Piper understands that you’re building a future, which is why we encourage you to reach your full potential. To explore the opportunities and choices that shape your individual career journey. Here, personal growth goes hand in hand with professional development.
Join us bringing your ambition, initiative and entrepreneurial mindset to a global business that’s redefining the expectations of a law firm.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Legal research and due diligence.
- Assistance in drafting legal opinions.
- Assistance in contract drafting.
- Analysis of contractual agreements and other legal documents.
- Full engagement and involvement in client matters.
About you
- Law degree with great academic results.
- Candidates will preferably expect to sit for the first session of Italian Bar Exam in 2026.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills in Italian and English.
- Minimum 6 months' experience in acquisition financing, corporate credit, real estate financing, and debt restructuring is preferred and will be considered a plus.
- Service minded, organized and able to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Personal commitment and learning attitude.
- Energetic and entrepreneurial mind-set.
- Motivated and team player.
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.
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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.
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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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