Senior Commercial Finance Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced and highly skilled Commercial Finance Attorney to join its expanding finance practice group. This role focuses on representing both borrowers and lenders in a diverse range of financing arrangements, from acquisition loans to complex syndicated credit facilities.

The firm offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, collegial environment alongside top attorneys who handle sophisticated financial transactions at the regional, national, and global levels. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented attorney with strong transactional experience and a passion for solving complex financing challenges for a wide variety of clients.

Duties

• Advise clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of various lending and financing transactions.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in acquisition financings, syndicated loans, asset-based lending, and cash flow credit facilities.
• Draft and review a full range of financing documents, including loan agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, and intercreditor agreements.
• Collaborate with other practice areas, such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and private equity, to support comprehensive client representation.
• Manage multiple financing transactions concurrently, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal financial regulations.
• Advise clients on risk management strategies related to their financing arrangements.
• Participate in negotiations with counterparties, ensuring clients’ business goals are aligned with the legal documentation and overall transaction structure.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys and legal support staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant law firm experience working in commercial finance or banking law.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
• Experience representing both lenders and borrowers in financing deals.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to both legal and business details.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams across practice areas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the North Carolina Bar preferred (or willingness to obtain admission within a reasonable timeframe).

Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral communication abilities.
• Strong understanding of commercial lending structures, including syndicated and mezzanine financing.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial concepts into practical advice for clients.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficient in using legal research tools and document management software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
• Paid time off, including holidays and personal leave.
• Professional development support, including reimbursement for continuing legal education (CLE).
• Opportunities for career growth and mentorship within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to high-profile financing transactions with both domestic and international clients.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306