Associate Attorney (Commercial Finance)

Starfield & Smith; Harmonville (PA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Starfield & Smith, P.C. in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a hybrid team focused on SBA lending, regulatory compliance, and commercial finance. The role offers growth through exposure to loan closings, workouts, and litigation for financial institutions.

The position emphasizes early responsibility, strong legal research, client service, and collaboration with experienced attorneys in a nationally recognized niche practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission or pending admission.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in financial services, lending programs, and creditor's rights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in SBA loan closings and conventional lending transactions.
• Research SBA regulations, SOP compliance, and federal lending programs.
• Support regulatory compliance matters, including eligibility determinations.
• Participate in loan workouts, servicing, and liquidation strategies.
• Assist with creditors’ rights, bankruptcy proceedings, and litigation filings.
• Draft transactional documents, memoranda, and filings; communicate with clients.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Client-service orientation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

Associate Attorney (Commercial Finance)

Starfield & Smith, P.C. – Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

Firm Overview

Starfield & Smith, P.C. is a boutique law firm with a national reputation in Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs. Our attorneys are trusted advisors to banks and non-bank lenders, combining technical regulatory knowledge with practical, business-oriented counsel.

Position Overview

Starfield & Smith, P.C. seeks a highly motivated attorney to join its Plymouth Meeting, PA office. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a unique opportunity to develop specialized expertise at the intersection of finance and regulatory compliance .

The associate will work closely with experienced attorneys on matters involving SBA lending, commercial loan transactions, workout, liquidation, bankruptcy, and lender-side creditor’s rights litigation.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in the documentation and closing of SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and conventional commercial lending transactions
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to SBA regulations, SOP compliance, and federal lending programs
• Support attorneys in regulatory compliance matters , including SBA eligibility determinations, loan portfolio audits and government investigations
• Participate in loan workouts, servicing, and liquidation strategies , including guaranty recovery matters
• Assist with creditors’ rights, bankruptcy proceedings, and commercial litigation on behalf of financial institutions
• Draft transactional documents, memoranda, and litigation-related filings
• Communicate with lender clients, borrowers’ counsel, and internal stakeholders

Practice Exposure

This role provides early, hands-on exposure to:

• Commercial finance and loan structuring
• Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
• Bankruptcy and creditors’ rights
• Commercial litigation involving financial institution

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school (recent graduate or judicial clerkship experience preferred)
• Admission to the Pennsylvania and/or other state Bars (or pending admission)
• Strong academic credentials and legal research/writing skills
• Interest in financial services or creditor’s rights
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments
• Practical problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-service orientation

Compensation

• Starting salary of $100,000 or more, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with possible employer contributions
• Paid time off and firm-recognized holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities

Why Join Starfield & Smith

• Work in a nationally respected niche practice with high demand and technical depth
• Gain substantive responsibility early in your career
• Collaborate with attorneys who are leaders in SBA and commercial lending
• Exposure to both transactional and litigation matters , providing a well-rounded foundation
• Hybrid work flexibility with a collegial, team-oriented environment

Location

• Plymouth Meeting, PA office (suburban Philadelphia)
• Hybrid schedule (in-office and remote work)

Company Description

Starfield & Smith has a nationally recognized practice in SBA 7(a) and 504 lending, including loan closings, portfolio audits, regulatory compliance, loan work outs and liquidation. We are proud to be considered a progressive law firm that is focused on the development and implementation of best practices, both for our clients and for our team. With offices in Fort Washington, PA , Maitland, FL, and Atlanta, GA, our team works in a highly collaborative fashion.

Company Description

Starfield & Smith has a nationally recognized practice in SBA 7(a) and 504 lending, including loan closings, portfolio audits, regulatory compliance, loan work outs and liquidation. We are proud to be considered a progressive law firm that is focused on the development and implementation of best practices, both for our clients and for our team. With offices in Fort Washington, PA , Maitland, FL, and Atlanta, GA, our team works in a highly collaborative fashion.