Associate – Finance & Transactions
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is representing a highly regarded New York–based law firm seeking an exceptional Commercial Finance Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join a sophisticated transactional practice. This role is designed for attorneys who have already proven themselves in demanding environments and are ready to take on meaningful responsibility in complex, high-value finance transactions . The practice rewards precision, judgment, and consistency—not résumé padding or short-term career moves. This is not a training role. Candidates must arrive with strong fundamentals, hands-on deal experience, and the professional maturity expected of elite finance practitioners.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of commercial finance experience in a law firm setting
- Less than 2 years or more than 4 years of experience will not be considered
- Experience gained at an AmLaw 120 firm
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar
- Demonstrated experience handling complex finance transactions , not limited to document review
- Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
- Clear record of job stability and professional continuity
Nice To Haves
- Deep experience in asset-based lending transactions
- Exposure to transportation finance
- Track record of meaningful responsibility on sophisticated, multi-party deals
- Strong commercial judgment and business-minded approach to legal problem-solving
Responsibilities
- Represent lenders and borrowers in commercial finance transactions , including structuring, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents
- Take an active role in asset-based lending transactions , from due diligence through closing
- Manage discrete portions of complex deals with limited supervision while coordinating with senior attorneys
- Review and analyze credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary transaction materials
- Identify and resolve legal and business issues that arise in fast-moving transactional settings
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, counterparties, and clients
- Maintain accuracy, organization, and responsiveness under tight timelines
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
