Banking and Finance Attorney

A law firm in Akron is seeking an experienced Banking and Finance Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in a law firm advocating on behalf of banks and borrowers. They should have a strong understanding of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan documents, as well as working on secured lending transactions in the middle market. The candidate must be able to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, provide strategic guidance, and assess risks. Additionally, they should possess excellent communication and management skills and be licensed or able to attain a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.

Duties:

• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, including credit agreements, loan agreements, and security agreements
• Work on secured lending transactions primarily in the middle market, serving smaller businesses and publicly traded companies with debt financing
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing banking and finance transactions
• Provide strategic guidance and risk assessment to clients
• Maintain a book of at least 300k
• Collaborate effectively with teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• 8-10 years of experience in a law firm advocating on behalf of banks and borrowers
• Ability to attain or possess a license to practice law in the State of Ohio
• Strong understanding of banking and finance laws and regulations
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and management skills

Education:

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

Certifications:

License to practice law in the State of Ohio (or ability to attain)

Skills:

• Drafting and negotiating loan documents
• Secured lending transactions
• Compliance with banking and finance laws and regulations
• Strategic guidance and risk assessment
• Communication and management skills

This full service law firm has offices in Canton, Akron and Cleveland. Its practice areas include employment and labor, finance and public law, taxation, education, business, creditor?s rights and bankruptcy, oil and gas, trusts and estates, employee benefits, health and medicine, non-profit and foundation, environmental, real estate and construction, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, health and medicine. The firm is growing at a fast pace and is focusing on high quality results.