Banking & Financial Attorney

Goosmann Law - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Omaha, NE

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Goosmann Law Firm is looking for an experienced Banking and Financial Services Attorney. As a member of our Bankruptcy, Banking and Financial Services Litigation Practice Group, the team member will represent financial institutions, commercial lenders, creditors, borrowers and other interested parties in consumer and commercial finance transactions and litigation. A successful candidate for this position will consistently provide excellent advice and guidance to our clients on a variety of banking, finance, and regulatory legal matters. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience handling complex litigation matters and providing solid trial advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Advise financial institutions and commercial lenders in the increasingly complex environment in which they operate.
• Assist and manage a multitude of financial lending transactions, such as commercial and consumer financing, bank loans and asset-based transactions.
• Structure transactions to help protect client's commercial interest.
• Negotiate and document contractual relationships between lenders and borrowers.
• Represent clients in complex corporate and consumer bankruptcy cases, debt restructurings and related litigation matters.
• Handle and manage commercial and consumer financial services litigation defense.
• Handle and manage complex litigation and regulatory enforcement matters.
• Handle and manage debt collections on behalf of financial institutions, commercial lenders, and businesses.
• Counsel financial institutions to ensure that they are compliant and act within state and federal regulations.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and court documents.
• Research case law, and state and federal statutes that correlate with ongoing litigation matters.
• Supervise paralegals, staff, and team members as required.
• Active in business development, including involvement in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 3-7 years of relevant in-house and/or law firm experience as an attorney with a strong interest in Banking and Finance law.
• Must be currently licensed in Nebraska and Iowa; or currently eligible to become licensed to practice law in Iowa and Nebraska.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of specific subject matter experience, drafting, and client advising.
• First chair trial experience; or complex litigation experience.

Benefits

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, reasoning, debate, persuasion techniques and negotiation skills.
• Ability to examine and analyze cases and documents for inherent legal risks.
• Ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively in oral and written form.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, driven, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a small team environment.
• Good leadership skills and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.