Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly motivated associate to join its Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group in Greensboro, NC. The successful candidate will support the Financial Services Team in various finance transactions and provide practical, solution-oriented support throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Duties

• Support a wide range of equipment finance transactions, including drafting and reviewing loan documents, leases, amendments, and ancillary agreements.
• Assist with local counsel opinions, including reviewing opinion requests and coordinating with referring counsel.
• Conduct due diligence, including reviewing organizational documents and closing checklists.
• Manage and track transaction details to ensure timely and accurate closings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, referring counsel, and internal team members.
• Take initiative to anticipate deal needs and provide practical support throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in equipment finance, asset-based lending, or commercial finance.
• Strong drafting skills and experience handling multiple matters simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working with a high level of autonomy.
• Admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in the jurisdiction corresponding to the office location.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.