We are currently recruiting an ambitious Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join our market leading Finance team in Rome or Milan. We serve a diverse client base encompassing lenders and borrowers/sponsors, including investment funds, on all aspects of domestic or cross-border financing transactions, including real estate finance, acquisition finance and debt restructuring. If you’re a bright and ambitious Italian Qualified Lawyer with experience in banking & finance transactional matters, bring your ambition, initiative and entrepreneurial mindset to a global business that’s redefining the possible.
Key Areas of Responsibility
You will be working as part of our market-leading team and will undertake a broad variety of work that will cover our core finance and restructuring services
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Advising leading Italian and international banks, funds, asset managers and corporates on complex financing transactions, with a focus on real estate and asset‑backed financings, acquisition financings, cross‑border lending, debt restructuring and bond issuances
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Assisting with structured real estate financings involving Italian REIFs (FIA), international investors and multi‑jurisdictional security packages, as well as extraordinary finance transactions for performing and distressed companies
About you
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Italian qualified lawyer with great academic results
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We do not set up upper or lower limits of PQE for our vacancies; however, we think that candidates having between 2- and 5- years’ experience are likely to have the right level of expertise to undertake the role
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Excellent communication and drafting skills in Italian and English
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Previous experience in banking and finance transactions matters
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Provide a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and respond effectively to requests from internal and external clients
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.