Finance Attorney

Tucker Ellis LLP • Atlanta, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Finance Attorney to join its growing Finance practice group in the Atlanta office. The role focuses on commercial finance and/or real estate finance transactions, with opportunities to represent lenders, borrowers, developers, or investors in complex financing matters. Candidates should bring a modest portable book of business and client relationships that can be developed further through the firm’s platform. The attorney will join an entrepreneurial team supported by the resources of an Am Law 200 firm.

The position involves working on sophisticated financing transactions in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Tucker Ellis describes its culture as collegial and entrepreneurial, with support for practice growth, cross-selling, mentorship, flexibility, and work-life balance. The posting also references contributing to the firm’s finance and real estate capabilities in the Chicago market, although the position is identified as being in Atlanta.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial finance, banking, lending, and/or real estate finance transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions independently and efficiently.
• Admission to practice in Georgia.

Nice To Haves

• A modest portable book of business, with established client relationships offering opportunities for continued growth.
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, developers, or investors in complex financing matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent financial institutions, private lenders, borrowers, developers, and investors in secured and unsecured credit facilities and real estate financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documents.
• Advise clients on acquisition financing, asset-based lending, real estate finance, and general corporate lending matters.
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including review of corporate structure, collateral, title, and regulatory considerations.
• Collaborate with attorneys in complementary practice areas, including corporate, real estate, tax, and restructuring.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in fast-paced transactional environments.
• Participate in client development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the firm’s finance and real estate capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1.
• Firm HSA contribution.
• 401(k).
• Monthly technology stipend.
• Firm-paid life insurance contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, well-being, and professional success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree