Banking & Finance Attorney | Commercial Lending & Leveraged Finance
Our client is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Commercial Lending practice group within the Banking and Financial Services Department.
About the Role
The successful candidate will have 7-12 years of experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in sophisticated commercial lending transactions. Relevant experience may come from a law firm, bank, direct lender, or other finance company. This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to lead complex transactions.
Key Experience & Responsibilities
Ideal candidates will have experience that includes:
- Representing borrowers and lenders in complex commercial finance transactions, particularly leveraged finance and sponsor‑backed acquisition deals in the core and upper middle market
- Serving as first chair in drafting and negotiating:
- Credit agreements and grids
- SunGard commitment papers
- Subordination and intercreditor agreements
- Agreements among lenders
- Mezzanine loan agreements and second lien loan agreements
- Amendments, forbearance agreements, sponsor guarantees, and other customary documentation for secured credit facilities
- Reviewing acquisition documentation and advising on implications for credit agreements
- Representing banks and direct lenders in bilateral, club, and broadly syndicated transactions
Qualifications
- 7-12 years of relevant commercial lending experience
- Strong communication and client‑relationship skills
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and work efficiently under tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical and writing skills with strong academic credentials
- Collaborative, team‑oriented approach
- Bar admission in good standing or eligibility to waive into the applicable jurisdiction
Why This Opportunity
This role offers exposure to sophisticated middle‑market and upper middle‑market transactions, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to play a lead role in high‑value commercial finance matters.
👉 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through LinkedIn or reach out directly for more information.
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