Senior Counsel, Commercial Lending & Finance
We are partnered with a highly regarded law firm to support the continued growth of its Commercial Lending & Finance practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to take on a leadership role within a collaborative team advising financial institutions, private lenders, and corporate borrowers on a wide range of sophisticated financing transactions.
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
Senior Counsel, Commercial Lending 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
- Proven ability to independently manage matters and serve as a trusted advisor to clients
- Strong business judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys is preferred
Why Join:
- Work on sophisticated commercial lending and finance transactions for a diverse client base
- Take on a leadership role with significant client contact and responsibility
- Join a team with a strong market reputation and consistent deal flow
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with a clear path for continued career growth
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to help shape and expand a growing commercial lending practice
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