Attorney

Lerch, Early & Brewer; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Lerch, Early & Brewer, a full-service commercial law firm in Bethesda, Maryland, seeks an associate attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience to join the Commercial Lending practice.

You will work alongside experienced senior attorneys on significant loan transactions, loan document negotiations, and structuring, with direct client contact and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in commercial lending.
• Experience drafting commercial lending and other transactional documents.
• Experience working on complex business purchase transactions.
• Commitment to outstanding client satisfaction and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist on significant commercial loan transactions (including real estate loans, floor plan financings, SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, construction loans and other asset-based loans).
• Negotiate loan documents and structure loan facilities.
• Modify and workout lending matters and provide client-facing support.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Legal drafting

Client communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Lerch, Early & Brewer, a full-service commercial law firm in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience to join the Commercial Lending practice group. You would work alongside experienced and highly skilled senior attorneys in a range of matters, including significant commercial loan transactions (including real estate loans, floor plan financings, government-guaranteed loans, such as SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, construction loans, and other asset-based loans), loan document negotiations, loan structuring, and the modification and workout of lending matters. Our associates frequently work directly with clients, helping them achieve their many business objectives.

Qualified candidates will have excellent academic credentials and prior work experience drafting commercial lending and other transactional documents, as well as working on complex business purchase transactions at a private law firm. In addition, candidates must demonstrate high standards of professional excellence, a commitment to outstanding client satisfaction, the ability to work well with others, and a strong work ethic.

About Lerch, Early & Brewer:

Lerch Early is one of the leading law firms in the Washington metropolitan area, serving businesses, nonprofit organizations, real estate developers, financial institutions, and individuals. We provide sophisticated legal counsel while maintaining a collegial, collaborative culture that supports professional growth and client success. For additional information about our Commercial Lending practice, please visit: https://www.lerchearly.com/services/commercial-lending/.

Lerch Early offers excellent benefits, including:

• health and dental insurance
• paid holidays
• vacation
• sick leave
• 401(k)

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we hire attorneys and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds and capabilities.

Help Us Learn About You:

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