Commercial Lending Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated and skilled associate attorney in Garden City, NY, with 1 to 3 years of commercial lending experience. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Duties

• Represent institutional lenders in financing commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties from inception to closing.
• Draft commercial loan documents, including mezzanine, construction, balance sheet, and bridge loans.
• Perform review of organizational documents for borrowing entities.
• Review commitment letters, term sheets, fee letters, credit agreements, and ancillary loan documents.
• Oversee real estate secured finance transactions, workouts, and restructurings.
• Review title reports, surveys, and oversee title clearance.
• Handle lending and debt finance related to property acquisition, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, refinancing, and other transactions.

Requirements

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 1-3 years of experience in commercial lending.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication skills for client interactions.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication skills for client interactions.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Established around the mid-twentieth century, this reputed law firm has offices in Delaware and New York and is comprised of a fairly large team of seasoned attorneys. It has twenty practice groups, including appellate, construction, elder law, litigation, municipal, and trusts-estates. An equal opportunity employer, this firm encourages diversity and inclusion at the workplace.