Banking & Finance Associate
About The Position
Sherman Atlas provides the highest caliber legal expertise to its clients and a collaborative team-oriented environment for its attorneys. Sherman Atlas believes that a good work/life balance enables it to provide excellent legal service over the long-term. We have built a modern firm based on the belief that a healthy life outside the office supports a positive and rewarding legal career and forms the foundation of a lasting firm culture with committed attorneys. We have been consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey and intend to continue to support our clients and our attorneys as a family. We are seeking an associate with at least two years of experience in commercial lending, finance, corporate and/or real estate transactions to join our dynamic commercial lending transactions group.
Requirements
- 2+ years of large law firm transactional experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- New Jersey State Bar admission required (within 12 months of hiring)
- New York or Pennsylvania a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with careful attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional client service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- New York or Pennsylvania bar admission
Responsibilities
- Managing complex commercial lending and real estate transactions
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial loan documents and general corporate documentation
- Reviewing title work, surveys, and other due diligence related to commercial lending, corporate, and real estate matters
- Assisting with general corporate and commercial matters
- Interacting directly with clients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
