Associate Attorney – Commercial Finance

The People Of: Professional Services; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Commercial Finance Associate (3-5 years' experience) to join its transactional finance team in Texas. You will work on sophisticated lending transactions, from due diligence through closing, across multiple asset classes.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, with strong drafting and negotiation skills, and have experience in real estate-backed, securities-backed, or asset-based lending structures. Texas Bar preferred or willingness to obtain admission.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance or secured lending within a law firm.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with loan documents, due diligence, and closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial lending and secured finance transactions.
• Conduct and manage due diligence for lending matters.
• Draft and negotiate loan, security, and collateral documents.
• Coordinate closing processes and deliverables with internal/external teams.
• Support deal execution across real estate, securities, and asset-based facilities.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Commercial finance

Drafting & negotiation

Due diligence

Transaction coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate Attorney - Commercial Finance

Advert Code: MLFS 185

A respected transactional law practice is seeking a Commercial Finance Associate (3-5 years' experience) to join its growing finance team. This opportunity offers exposure to a broad range of sophisticated lending transactions involving commercial lenders, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers.

Associates in this practice work on complex financing arrangements across multiple asset classes, gaining hands-on experience in structuring, documenting, and closing commercial lending transactions.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with experienced attorneys on a diverse portfolio of commercial lending matters. The practice handles sophisticated secured financing transactions involving real estate assets, corporate borrowers, securities collateral, and asset-based lending structures.

Associates in the group take an active role in managing deal execution, coordinating due diligence, negotiating documentation, and guiding transactions through closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial lending and secured finance transactions involving institutional lenders and corporate borrowers
• Conduct and manage due diligence for lending transactions, including corporate and collateral review
• Draft and negotiate key financing documents including loan agreements, security agreements, and related collateral documentation
• Support transactions involving real estate-backed loans, asset-based facilities, securities-backed loans, and other secured financing structures
• Coordinate closing processes and manage transaction deliverables
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure efficient deal execution

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial finance, banking, or secured lending transactions within a sophisticated law firm environment
• JD required and prior experience working in a law firm
• Experience with loan documentation, due diligence, and transaction management for lending matters
• Familiarity with secured lending structures involving real estate, securities, or asset-based collateral
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail
• Texas Bar membership preferred, or willingness to obtain admission

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work on diverse and sophisticated commercial finance transactions
• Hands-on responsibility across all phases of lending transactions from diligence to closing
• A collaborative environment with strong mentorship and professional development
• Clear path for long-term career advancement within a partnership-track structure

This role is ideal for a finance associate seeking to expand their experience across a wide range of commercial lending structures while building a long-term career in a respected transactional practice.