Commercial Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Finance Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 1 year of experience in commercial finance and demonstrate a strong understanding of representing traditional and non-traditional lenders and borrowers. This role requires exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills and a solid academic background. The candidate must be admitted to or willing to be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent traditional and non-traditional lenders and borrowers in various commercial finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, acquisition facilities, working capital arrangements, letters of credit facilities, and other types of financing documentation.
• Provide legal counsel on financing transactions, including structuring, documenting, and closing deals.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and legal research to support transactional work.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams to ensure successful transaction outcomes.
• Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and commercial finance industry trends.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for complex transactions and financing arrangements.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of meaningful experience in commercial finance law.
• Demonstrated experience in representing lenders and borrowers in various financing transactions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or willingness to be admitted.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or willingness to become admitted.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex financial agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with relevant commercial finance laws and regulations.

This Vault ranked firm promotes high level work, commitment to pro bono work, and great colleagues and clients. The firm provides creative solutions to complex legal and business problems while offering value-added service to its clients. Amongst its hallmarks are flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy. The firm is large enough to ensure promptness of service, yet personal enough to maintain the established reputation for individual attention. The firm values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within the profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service.