Finance Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Grand Haven, MI, is seeking an experienced Finance Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in finance matters, a proven track record of leading transactions, and a comprehensive understanding of both lender and borrower-side work. This role requires high proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements and related loan documents, solid business development capabilities, and a portable business book.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead finance-related transactions in a first-chair capacity.
• Provide expert legal advice on complex finance matters, including lender and borrower side work.
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements and related loan documents.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Contribute to the firm's business development efforts with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Maintain high responsiveness and attention to detail in all client interactions.

Requirements:

• 6-15 years of significant experience in finance matters.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transactions in a first chair capacity is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of lender and borrower side work, loan documentation, and due diligence.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements and related loan documents.
• Portable book of business preferred.
• Proven business development capabilities and an entrepreneurial approach.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding customer/client service skills.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar is required.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Michigan Bar is required.

Skills:

• Expertise in finance law and transactional work.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Strong business development and client management capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High level of responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer/client service skills.

This premier law firm is a full-service provider of legal counsel, highly values diversity and inclusivity. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Chambers USA, and The Best Lawyers in America as one of the best law firms in the USA. This firm values flexibility and work/ life balance. The work atmosphere is friendly, supportive, and encouraging, but also challenging. The firm values its attorneys and provides support and opportunities that help them create a successful career. The benefits of this firm include 401(k) plan, paid Bar Association fees, expense account for business, development purposes, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, parking, all needed technology, and more. The requires a minimum total of 2,000 billable hours per year. This firm commitment to society includes financial contributions to a mixture of organizations, pro bono services, helping schools in their educational programs. The firms invest in outside of work experiences, such as summer picnics, holidays, birthday celebrations, and other spontaneous events.