Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Finance Associate Attorney to join its team in Buffalo, NY. This role involves representing clients in complex middle-market commercial lending transactions and providing expert advice under the Uniform Commercial Code. The ideal candidate will manage various financial transactions, including term loans, letters of credit, and acquisition financing while facilitating cross-border transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients, including borrowers and lenders, in complex middle-market commercial lending transactions.
• Provide advice on transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code, focusing on secured transactions.
• Handle term loans, letters of credit, and acquisition financing.
• Manage documentation and negotiations for equipment leasing and finance agreements.
• Facilitate cross-border transactions involving both secured and unsecured credit facilities.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in commercial finance transactions.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Proven ability to collaborate with other practice areas to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the state of New York.

Skills:

• Expertise in commercial finance and lending transactions.
• Proficiency in Uniform Commercial Code regulations.
• Strong negotiation and documentation management skills.
• Ability to handle complex cross-border financial transactions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pension plan
• Additional benefits as per firm policies

Location:

• Buffalo, NY

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.