Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Finance Associate to join their Banking and Finance Practice Team in Grand Rapids, MI. This role involves assisting with a variety of transactions, representing both commercial lenders and borrowers in single- and multi-bank deals.

Duties

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and documenting credit facilities.
• Represent borrowers and lenders in commercial finance transactions.
• Manage working capital lines of credit, term loan facilities, and real estate facilities.
• Handle asset-based lending transactions.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years' experience in commercial finance transactions.
• Experience with both secured and unsecured, syndicated, and single-lender deals.
• Admission to the Michigan bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding client service skills.

Benefits

• Not specified.

This premier law firm is a full-service provider of legal counsel, highly values diversity and inclusivity. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Chambers USA, and The Best Lawyers in America as one of the best law firms in the USA. This firm values flexibility and work/ life balance. The work atmosphere is friendly, supportive, and encouraging, but also challenging. The firm values its attorneys and provides support and opportunities that help them create a successful career. The benefits of this firm include 401(k) plan, paid Bar Association fees, expense account for business, development purposes, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, parking, all needed technology, and more. The requires a minimum total of 2,000 billable hours per year. This firm commitment to society includes financial contributions to a mixture of organizations, pro bono services, helping schools in their educational programs. The firms invest in outside of work experiences, such as summer picnics, holidays, birthday celebrations, and other spontaneous events.