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 Grand Rapids, MI. The ideal candidate will have a background in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex financial and commercial agreements, and 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 abilities.
• Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Licensed or willing to become licensed in Michigan.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong research and drafting skills.
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and responsiveness.

Benefits

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

With four offices in Michigan and over 150 attorneys, this is truly one of the greatest places to work. Concentrating on a broad civil and criminal practices, these attorneys represent a broad spectrum of clients who are industry leaders, both nationally and internationally, including publicly traded companies, privately held companies, financial institutions and foreign corporations. Although founded primarily to serve clients in a corporate capacity, this firm now offers expertise in financial institutions (large practice), IP, employee benefits, litigation, real estate, tax, trusts and estates and health care. This firm is looking for attorneys with top academic credentials and it attracts many candidates who have practiced at major law firms. Associates seem happy here -- perhaps because they are allowed to choose areas of concentration and their average billables are lower than at other comparable firms. Associates love the non-competitive environment here. These attorneys are extremely cooperative with one another and are focused on the growth and development of the firm. The professional development programs here are exceptional. This firm definitely gets our gold star for its high-quality work, great atmosphere and investment in the development of its attorneys.