Finance Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking an experienced Finance Attorney to join its team in Lansing, MI. The ideal candidate will bring 6-15 years of significant experience in finance matters, with a demonstrated ability to lead transactions in a first-chair capacity. This individual will comprehensively understand both lender and borrower side work, loan documentation, and due diligence. The Finance Attorney will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements and related loan documents and will ideally have a portable book of business. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, excellent academic credentials, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Duties:

• Lead and manage complex finance transactions as a first-chair attorney.
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements and related loan documents.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice on both lender and borrower side matters.
• Conduct thorough due diligence for finance transactions.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, demonstrating strong business development capabilities.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with high responsiveness.
• Ensure exceptional attention to detail in all legal documentation and client communications.
• Provide outstanding customer/client service throughout the transaction process.

Requirements:

• 6-15 years of substantial experience in finance matters.
• Proven ability to lead transactions in a first-chair capacity.
• Comprehensive understanding of lender and borrower side work, loan documentation, and due diligence.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements and related loan documents.
• Portable book of business preferred.
• Demonstrated business development capabilities and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high responsiveness.
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding client service skills.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar is required.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Michigan Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in finance law and transactions.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex credit agreements.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent multitasking and time management abilities.
• Outstanding attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Exceptional customer/client service skills.

Location:

• Lansing, MI

This premier law firm is a full-service provider of legal counsel, highly values diversity and inclusivity. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Chambers USA, and The Best Lawyers in America as one of the best law firms in the USA. This firm values flexibility and work/ life balance. The work atmosphere is friendly, supportive, and encouraging, but also challenging. The firm values its attorneys and provides support and opportunities that help them create a successful career. The benefits of this firm include 401(k) plan, paid Bar Association fees, expense account for business, development purposes, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, parking, all needed technology, and more. The requires a minimum total of 2,000 billable hours per year. This firm commitment to society includes financial contributions to a mixture of organizations, pro bono services, helping schools in their educational programs. The firms invest in outside of work experiences, such as summer picnics, holidays, birthday celebrations, and other spontaneous events.