Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Finance Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of finance experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance transactions, with expertise in Article 9 of the UCC, syndicated, and middle-market lending transactions. Experience representing both lenders and borrowers in workouts is highly valued. The candidate should possess exceptional analytical, organizational, and writing skills, with a proven ability to lead transactional documentation and closings. Georgia Bar membership is preferred.

Duties:

• Lead and assist in finance transactions, focusing on Article 9 of the UCC, syndicated, and middle-market lending transactions.
• Represent both lenders and borrowers in workouts, providing comprehensive legal counsel.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to finance transactions.
• Draft and review transactional documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to develop and execute legal strategies.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients on finance-related matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Georgia, with Georgia Bar membership preferred.
• 3-5 years of finance law experience, focusing on finance transactions.
• Strong academic record demonstrating excellence in law school coursework.
• Experience leading transactional documentation and closings.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Georgia, with Georgia Bar membership preferred.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in finance law, with expertise in Article 9 of the UCC.
• Experience in syndicated lending transactions and middle-market lending transactions.
• Ability to lead transactional documentation and closings.
• Strong legal research and analysis skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with colleagues and clients effectively.

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.