Transactional Attorney

Prevail Recruiting • Princeton, NJ

22h • Hybrid

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 work on commercial lending and real estate finance transactions on the lender side, as part of a collaborative team serving banks and commercial clients. The role offers a 3/2 hybrid schedule and an 1,850-hour billable target. Total compensation is up to $170,000, including base salary and bonus.

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.
• Manage complex financing and real estate transactions from kickoff through closing.
• Work with attorneys across practice areas to deliver practical, business-minded solutions.
• Build lasting client relationships through responsiveness and strong service.

What This Job Offers

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