Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Job Overview
A law firm is seeking a Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join its Financial Services Team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of equipment finance and commercial finance transactions, supporting clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a motivated attorney who can manage multiple matters while delivering practical and detail-oriented legal support.

Duties

• Assist with equipment finance transactions, including the preparation and review of loan documents, leases, amendments, and related agreements.
• Support the preparation of local counsel opinions by reviewing requests, coordinating with referring counsel, drafting opinions, and maintaining consistency across opinion packages.
• Conduct due diligence reviews, including analysis of organizational documents and transaction materials.
• Prepare and manage closing checklists and transaction documentation.
• Track transaction progress to facilitate timely and accurate closings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, referring counsel, and internal team members.
• Provide proactive, solution-oriented support throughout all stages of transactions.
• Assist with managing multiple finance matters simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in equipment finance, asset-based lending, commercial finance, or a related practice area.
• Experience handling transactional matters and finance-related documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy.
• Dependable and self-motivated approach to client service and transaction management.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law, or eligible for admission, in the applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting and document review skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset and professional judgment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated finance and restructuring matters.
• Supportive team-oriented culture.

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.