Financial Services Attorney
About The Position
A well-regarded, full-service regional law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Banking & Financial Services group in Central New Jersey. The attorney will handle lender-side commercial lending and real estate finance work as part of a collaborative team representing banks and commercial clients. The role is 3/2 hybrid, with competitive compensation consisting of base pay and bonus, up to $170K total compensation. The attorney will represent banks, financial institutions, and commercial lenders in secured financing and commercial lending transactions; draft, review, and negotiate loan documents; and manage lender-side commercial real estate finance matters, including acquisitions, refinancings, and other secured loans. The role also involves advising clients on banking, secured transactions, and related business issues; running complex financing and real estate transactions from kickoff through closing; collaborating with attorneys in other practice areas; and building lasting client relationships through responsive, strong service.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- New Jersey Bar admission is required.
- Roughly 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate, commercial finance, banking, or secured transactions.
- Experience representing financial institutions in commercial lending and lender-side commercial real estate finance.
Nice To Haves
- Pennsylvania Bar admission is strongly preferred.
- Background in asset-based lending, secured transactions, and business financing.
- SBA lending experience (504 and/or 7(a)).
- In-house experience at a bank or financial institution.
Responsibilities
- Represent banks, financial institutions, and commercial lenders in secured financing and commercial lending transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents.
- Handle lender-side commercial real estate finance matters, including acquisitions, refinancings, and other secured loans.
- Advise clients on banking, secured transactions, and related business issues.
- Run complex financing and real estate transactions from kickoff through closing.
- Work with attorneys in other practice areas to deliver practical, business-minded solutions.
- Build lasting client relationships through responsiveness and strong service.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with base pay and bonus up to $170K total compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
