Attorney - Financial Transactions (Commercial Lending)

Baird Holm LLP; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Virtual coaching and therapy sessions

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Paid Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading law firm in Omaha, NE is seeking an attorney with 4+ years of commercial lending experience to join their team. The role includes serving as lead counsel on loan transactions, drafting documents, and mentoring junior attorneys. Candidates should possess strong analytical, writing, and leadership skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, emphasizing a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant commercial lending experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience with commercial and industrial lending preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and comfort working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Serving as lead counsel on commercial loan transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating loan documents.
• Managing and mentoring junior attorneys.
• Conducting and overseeing due diligence.
• Coordinating and closing complex transactions.
• Experience with commercial and industrial lending is preferred.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Due diligence

Business development

Job description

Baird Holm LLP is seeking an attorney with 4+ years of experience to join and support the firm's commercial lending practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions alongside a collaborative, nationally recognized team.

Responsibilities

• Serving as lead counsel on commercial loan transactions
• Drafting and negotiating loan documents
• Managing and mentoring junior attorneys
• Conducting and overseeing due diligence
• Coordinating and closing complex transactions

Experience with commercial and industrial lending is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant commercial lending experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability and comfort working directly with clients

The successful candidate will be team-oriented, client-focused, and motivated to help grow the firm's commercial lending practice through relationship building and business development.

Why Baird Holm?

Baird Holm is a multi-service law firm with over 100 attorneys across 28 practice areas, consistently recognized as one of the preeminent firms in the region. Since 1873, the firm has evolved to meet the changing needs of its clients, representing both leading and emerging companies. We pride ourselves on a collegial, collaborative culture and a strong commitment to professional excellence, diversity, and inclusion.

Baird Holm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual coaching and therapy sessions
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.