Commercial Finance and Commercial Transactions Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced Commercial Finance and Commercial Transactions Associate to join its practice in Lansing, MI. The ideal candidate will have a background in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex financial and commercial agreements, as well as representing clients in related legal matters.

Duties

• Provide legal advice on commercial finance and lending matters, including acquisition finance and asset-based lending.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations in financial transactions.
• Conduct due diligence investigations for financial transactions.
• Draft and negotiate financial and commercial agreements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in commercial lending and finance.
• Strong research, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Licensed or willing to become licensed in Michigan.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Research and drafting.
• Negotiation and problem-solving.
• Communication and collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with employer contribution or match.
• Firm holidays.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

This law firm has offices in eight cities and was established in the early 1930s. There are nearly 220 attorneys working in the areas of construction, securities, automotive, financial services, higher education, mining, concierge medicine, oil and gas, family offices, life sciences, document management, antitrust and unfair competition, restructuring and insolvency law, employee benefit litigation, copyright law, patent prosecution and portfolio management, consumer product safety law, employment litigation and energy.