Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets Attorney in Raleigh, NC

Law Firm

Raleigh, NC

Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets Attorney in Raleigh, NC

Attorney

1-2 yrs required

No

Junior Corporate/Securities Associate - Investment Funds Group
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Title: Junior Associate
Experience: 1-2 years of Corporate and Securities experience
Department: Investment Funds Group
Location: Raleigh, NC

Position Overview:

DLA Piper, a leading global law firm, is seeking a highly motivated Junior Corporate/Securities Associate to join our Investment Funds Group in our Raleigh office. The ideal candidate will have experience in equity and capital markets transactions, as well as advising public companies on disclosure, corporate governance, and securities law matters. Experience in the REIT industry is preferred. We are looking for candidates with strong academic backgrounds and immediately transferable skills.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work with the Investment Funds Group on public REIT capital markets
- Provide legal advice and support on disclosure, corporate governance, and securities law matters
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Draft and review legal documents
- Collaborate with colleagues and work independently
- Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and business professionals
- Meet deadlines and produce quality work

Qualifications:

- JD degree
- Licensed to practice in North Carolina or eligible to obtain admission promptly
- 1-2 years of experience in Corporate and Securities law at a big law firm
- 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 Expectations:

- Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
- Produce deliverables and respond to correspondence in a timely and efficient manner
- Provide high-quality work product
- Meet deadlines and perform job duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time
- Embrace and uphold firm values

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

- Sedentary work
- Hybrid work model with some in-office expectations

Application Process:

- Apply online as a direct applicant
- Do not send application materials via email
- Contact for accommodations or questions
- Add to safe senders list

Search Firms:

- All candidates must be submitted through the firm's agency portal
- Log in to the agency portal if you have an agreement with the firm
- Send blind candidate profiles to if no agreement exists

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. 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. View the job applicant poster for more information.

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