Associate Attorney - Commercial Lending Group

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney for its commercial lending group in Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in lending, with a preference for backgrounds in real estate financing and UCC secured transactions. The role requires a highly motivated individual with excellent academic credentials, strong analytical abilities, and superior oral and written communication skills.

Duties

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents for clients, ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal opinions and strategic counsel on commercial lending matters.
• Engage in negotiations with opposing parties and stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal partners regarding case progress.

Requirements

• Three plus years of experience in commercial lending transactions.
• Strong analytical abilities and a self-starter attitude.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changes in schedule.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse groups.
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits

A mid-sized firm with reputation that places it in the top 2-3 firms in the Twin Cities, this firm has become very successful in less than 25 years since its inception. Its practice areas include litigation, environmental and employment law, employee benefits, real estate, governmental affairs, banking/finance and general corporate matters. Its lawyers come from Harvard, University of Minnesota and small regional schools, with excellent academic credentials. Compensation at the firm is top of the market in the Twin Cities, and the billable hourly requirement is quite reasonable, although you are expected to work the weekend and nights if asked to do so by the partners. Everyone seems content being at the firm, and people tend to remain at the firm for the long haul.