Finance Partner

A law firm in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Finance Partner with a New York license in Banking and Finance law, possessing a decade of experience in handling intricate commercial lending transactions for both borrowers and lenders. The ideal candidate will be adept at negotiating, structuring, and documenting secured and unsecured financing transactions across various areas, including commercial mortgages, acquisition financings, asset-based financings, senior and mezzanine debt, subordinated debt, cross-border financings, and opinion letters. The firm offers competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for seasoned finance attorneys.

Duties:

• Represent clients, including borrowers and lenders, in complex middle-market commercial lending transactions.
• Negotiate, structure, and document secured and unsecured financing transactions.
• Handle commercial mortgage transactions and acquisition financings.
• Manage asset-based financings and transactions involving senior, mezzanine, and subordinated debt.
• Oversee cross-border financings and provide opinion letters.

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed attorney in New York with expertise in Banking and Finance law.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the field.
• Proven track record of successfully representing clients in commercial lending transactions.
• Strong negotiation and documentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial mortgages, acquisition financings, asset-based financings, senior and mezzanine debt, subordinated debt, cross-border financings, and opinion letters.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Certifications:

• Active New York State Bar membership.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Thorough understanding of Banking and Finance law.
• Proficiency in structuring and documenting financing transactions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a legal team.
• Cross-border transaction experience is a plus.

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.