Associate Attorney – Commercial Finance (Nashville)

The People Of: Professional Services; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration with experienced attorneys

Job summary

A well-known national law practice in Tennessee is seeking a junior Commercial Finance Associate with 2–3 years of experience to join its expanding transactional team. This position offers early-career attorneys hands-on experience in sophisticated lending transactions, providing direct exposure to complex financing matters and substantial training. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced attorneys, participate in drafting critical financing documentation, and support negotiations, establishing a strong foundation in commercial lending.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in commercial finance or secured lending in a law firm.
• Strong academic background and excellent drafting abilities.
• Active Tennessee Bar membership or eligibility for licensing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial lending transactions and support financing structures.
• Draft and review loan and security agreements.
• Negotiate and close financing transactions.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Collaboration

Education

JD required

Job description

Advert Code: MLFS 146

Associate Attorney – Commercial Finance

Advert Code: MLFS 146 A nationally recognized finance practice is seeking a junior Commercial Finance Associate (2–3 years’ experience) to join its growing transactional team. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career attorneys to gain hands‑on experience working on sophisticated lending transactions while developing their skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The role offers direct exposure to complex financing matters and meaningful involvement in transactions representing lenders and borrowers across a variety of credit structures.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with experienced attorneys on a wide range of commercial finance matters involving institutional lenders, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers. Associates in this practice are actively involved in the structuring, negotiation, and closing of lending transactions, providing a strong foundation in secured finance and commercial lending.

This role offers substantial training, mentorship, and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial lending transactions, including asset-based and cash flow financing arrangements.
• Support real estate‑backed financing transactions and other secured lending structures.
• Draft and review key financing documentation including loan agreements, security agreements, and related collateral documents.
• Participate in the negotiation and closing of financing transactions involving lenders and borrowers.
• Conduct and coordinate transactional due diligence and closing deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and clients to ensure efficient deal execution.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2–3 years of experience in commercial finance, banking, or secured lending within a sophisticated law firm environment.
• JD required and prior experience working in a law firm.
• Experience assisting with loan documentation, negotiation, and transaction management.
• Familiarity with asset-based lending, real estate finance, or cash flow loans.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting skills.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively within collaborative deal teams.
• Active Tennessee Bar membership or eligibility to become licensed in Tennessee.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with sophisticated commercial finance transactions early in your career.
• Strong mentorship and training within a collaborative finance practice.
• Exposure to a variety of lending structures across multiple industries.
• A platform that supports long-term professional development and career advancement.

This role is ideal for a junior associate seeking to build a strong foundation in commercial finance while working alongside experienced attorneys in a highly respected transactional practice.

To be considered, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.