Trainee Lawyer, Debt Capital Markets - Rome

We are currently recruiting a talented trainee lawyer to join our Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance practice within the Finance, Projects and Restructuring department in Rome, Italy. 

You will work with all types of entities on their domestic and international finance transactions and matters – including alternative capital providers corporations, banks, international financial institutions, governments, investment funds and private investors.

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.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will undertake a broad variety of work that will cover our core Debt Capital Markets and Structured services:

• Assisting banks, financial institutions, funds, corporate companies and other private investors in connection to the issuance of a wide range of securities (bonds, covered bonds, structured notes, securitized derivatives) either private placed or public offered or offered to the public and related admission to trading on regulated and non-regulated markets
• Advising clients in setting up platforms for the issuance (for retail and institutional investors) and listing on regulatory and non-regulatory markets, of a wide range of debt financial instruments such as bonds, covered warrants and derivatives

About you

• Law degree with great academic results
• Candidates will preferably expect to sit for the first session of Italian Bar Exam in 2027
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in Italian and English
• Minimum 6 months' experience in Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance 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.