Locations: Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | New York, NY | Washington, DC
Work Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days in office / 2 days remote
Experience: 2–6 years
Base Salary: $235,000–$360,000

Job Description

About the Opportunity

A leading law firm is seeking a Commercial Finance Associate Attorney to join its Finance & Transactions practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–6 years of commercial finance experience at a law firm who has experience drafting loan documents and managing financing transactions.

The position offers exposure to sophisticated commercial finance matters, direct client interaction, and opportunities to take on increased responsibility.

What You'll Do

Handle commercial lending and financing transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements and related financing documents
Manage transactions from due diligence through closing
Assist with structuring and executing complex financing matters
Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, borrowers, and other transaction participants
Take increasing ownership of transactions and client matters

Required Qualifications

2–6 years of commercial finance experience at a law firm
Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating loan and financing documents
Experience managing commercial financing transactions
Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar membership in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission