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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.
**Summary**
DLA Piper is seeking a mid to senior-level finance associate to work in
its Project & Energy Finance group, with a focus on the financing of
energy transition and data center projects.This position could be
locatedin any of our US offices. As an associate you will have the
opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team on internationally
recognized matters including novel financing deals in the energy
transition space.
**Education**
- JD
**Bar Admission**
- Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.
**Experience**
- Minimum 4 years of experience in project finance or other financings
relating to the energy transition or digital infrastructure.
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- Experience in drafting and negotiating loan and security
documentation and coordinating complex closings.
**Job Competencies & Desired Skills**
- Strong analytical and writing skills
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- Attention to detail
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- Good business judgment
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- Excellent organizational skills
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- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
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- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
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- Research and problem-solving skills
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- Conceptual thinking
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- Ability to influence others
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- Persuasive communication
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- Management skills
**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;
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a
fast-paced environment;
- 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**
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 - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for
work-from-home
**Disclaimer**
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standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the
work that may be performed by every individual in this classification,
nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and
actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this
position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job
description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online instead of
sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may
be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform
the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to
participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an
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