Senior Commercial Finance Attorney

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.

Area of concentration is entrepreneurial law. The main law office is headquartered in North Carolina. The law firm staffs sixty-seven proficient attorneys and a team of competent paralegals. There are four primary areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, litigation, commercial real estate and wealth preservation. The firm has received many accolades throughout the years. Community service and pro-bono work are supported at the law practice.