Asset-Based Lending Finance Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Asset-Based Lending Finance Attorney to join their corporate department in Boston, MA. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of lender-side clients, including commercial banks and private credit funds, in complex asset-based lending transactions across various industries. This role offers opportunities for those interested in pursuing an equity partner track or focusing on high-level legal execution and client service.

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and private credit lenders in asset-based finance transactions, including first lien, second lien, and split-lien structures.
• Manage all aspects of transactional workstreams, from structuring and negotiating deal documents to overseeing closings.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, high-performing practice.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in asset-based lending.
• Familiarity with ABL structures involving various collateral types and applicable legal regimes.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Enthusiastic team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Large firm or elite boutique experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Massachusetts.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and workstreams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with in-office requirement four days per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.