Commercial Lending and Finance Attorney

A law firm seeks a Commercial Lending and Finance Attorney to support secured real estate and financing matters. The role involves structuring and documenting complex lending transactions, advising on commercial leases and trust instrument drafting, and managing workouts and restructurings. The ideal candidate will work with diverse lender and borrower clients across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring efficient closing processes and regulatory compliance.

Duties

• Structure, negotiate, and document first- and second-lien commercial real estate financings.

• Draft and review deeds of trust, security agreements, leases, title objections, and related instruments.

• Advise on workouts, restructurings, and enforcement of secured interests.

• Coordinate with title insurers, lenders, borrowers, and counsel to facilitate closings.

• Maintain organized client files and manage transaction workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in commercial lending and real estate finance.

• Proven track record in structuring and closing secured CRE transactions.

• Familiarity with state and federal filing requirements and court procedures.

• Excellent oral advocacy and legal drafting abilities.

• Capacity to handle confidential, high-stakes matters with discretion.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice and in good standing in at least one of: MA, RI, NY, SC, NC, or FL.

Skills

• Advanced negotiation and deal-structuring expertise.

• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

• Proficiency in analyzing title matters and drafting title objection correspondence.

• Ability to synthesize complex legal and factual data into clear arguments.

With three offices in Massachusetts and offices in New York and Rhode Island, this law firm is a full service business law firm. This firm is committed to providing each client with the highest, most professional level of customer and legal services. The firm prides itself in paying attention to detail, as well as listening to and understanding their client's needs. The culture of the firm is a sophisticated yet practical approach in counseling clients. Added to that, the firm strives to be prompt in all that it does. Each lawyer of this firm is committed to providing expertise, protecting the client's interests, being ethical, and being ready at all times for a situation no matter how big or small.