Senior Banking Associate Attorney

A prestigious law firm in New York is seeking a Senior Banking Associate Attorney with a minimum of five years of experience in banking transactions. The ideal candidate will be skilled in drafting, negotiating, and closing domestic and international financing transactions, with a strong knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and the Bankruptcy Code. Experience in trade finance or fund finance is a plus. This role offers significant potential for growth within an active and expanding practice group.

Duties:

• Draft, negotiate, and close a variety of domestic and international financing transactions, both syndicated and bilateral, secured, and unsecured.
• Work on lending, letter of credit, and other transactions for financial institutions.
• Provide legal support on transactions involving trade finance and fund finance, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, including the UCC and Bankruptcy Code.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience in banking transactions.
• Expertise in both domestic and international financing, including syndicated and bilateral, secured, and unsecured transactions.
• Knowledge of the UCC and Bankruptcy Code.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and negotiating abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of banking laws and financial transactions.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, life, and other employer-provided insurance.
• Paid time off and contributions toward retirement or savings plans (e.g., 401(k)).
• Performance-based bonuses and other applicable benefits.

The corporate law office is headquartered in New York. Practice areas are comprehensive. A number of their practice disciplines include asset protection, banking-finance, global outsourcing-procurement, international trade, litigation and sports-entertainment. A significant group of professional attorneys are staffed at the law practice. The firm was recognized in a prominent periodical. They're a member of MSI Global Alliance.