Senior Counsel, Commercial Lending & Finance

Senior Counsel, Commercial Lending

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex commercial finance transactions, representing lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured lending matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, credit facilities, intercreditor agreements, security documents, and other financing-related documentation
• Structure and oversee a variety of financing transactions, including acquisition financings, asset-based lending facilities, syndicated loans, and revolving credit facilities
• Provide strategic advice on collateral, perfection, priority, and enforcement issues under the UCC
• Direct due diligence efforts, coordinate transaction teams, and manage deal execution from inception through closing
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing practical business-focused counsel and fostering long-term relationships
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys while collaborating closely with partners and clients on sophisticated financing matters

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice (or ability to waive in)
• 7+ years of experience in commercial lending, banking, finance, or related transactional practice at a law firm
• Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex loan transactions and financing arrangements
• Strong knowledge of secured transactions, UCC principles, and commercial lending market practices
• Prioritizeable ability to independently manage matters and serve as a trusted advisor to clients
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with clients
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys is preferred