Commercial Lending Attorney

About the role

Our client is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850, offering competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and a collaborative, friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, and similar real property agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financing documents, including term loans, revolving credit facilities, security agreements (UCC filings), guarantees, and intercreditor agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase/sale agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Managing due diligence, including title, survey, and lease review, and review of collateral matters for commercial and industrial loans (e.g., corporate structure, lien searches).
• Advising clients on transaction structures, collateral packages, and closing complex deals.
• Supporting leasing matters as needed.
• Managing and coordinating all aspects of commercial finance closings.

Qualifications

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials.
• New York Bar admission required; New Jersey Bar and Florida Bar admission a plus.
• 5-7 years of transactional and/or commercial finance experience, specifically including C&I lending.

Skills

• Self‑starter, detail‑oriented, team player.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, multi‑task.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UCC Article 9 secured transactions (highly preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Collaborative, friendly environment.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Generous PTO.

Pay

$180,000 - $220,000 per year