Banking/Transactional Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Banking/Transactional Associate Attorney for their Covington, KY office. This role involves performing associate-level legal work within the Banking/Transactional practice group and occasionally supporting Corporate and Real Estate practice areas. The successful candidate will collaborate with supervising attorneys to represent clients in various legal matters.

Duties

• Negotiate, draft, review, and revise contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on banking, real estate, and corporate matters.
• Complete due diligence for banking, corporate, and real estate transactions.
• Assess risk and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct research on legal issues in Banking/Transactional, Corporate, and Real Estate areas.
• Offer legal counsel on fiscal responsibilities and transactions.
• Provide advice on general compliance matters.
• Resolve issues arising from projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collegial work environment.

This firm has over 55 years of experience and 2 offices in Ohio and Kentucky. Thirty-nine qualified attorneys are staffed at the firm. There are ten practice groups such as administrative law-zoning, business organizations-taxation, civil litigation and technology. Community outreach endeavors are supported during the year. Attorneys at the firm are recipients of top honors from industry publications.