Attorney – Syndicated Loans Attorney

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel and support to the Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB) Enterprise Credit and Corporate Banking teams on syndicated loan matters. You will review and negotiate commitment letters, term sheets, and syndicated loan agreements, while guiding internal partners and supervising outside counsel.

The role requires strong drafting, negotiation, and risk management skills, with the ability to deliver practical,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm or internal counsel experience related to syndicated loan transactions.
• Strong organizational, drafting and negotiation skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, at all levels within the organization.
• Strong work ethic and self‑initiative, with the ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well as part of a team with other lawyers, clients and other risk and business support partners.
• The ability to effectively balance risk and reward and to be a strategic partner with clients to help them achieve their business objectives with an appropriate risk/reward balance.
• Active U.S. bar membership in good standing

Responsibilities

• Analyzes legal issues and implications on products, services, and regulatory matters related to the supported Global Banking businesses
• Communicates clear, concise, actionable, and business‑informed legal advice, including occasionally to leadership
• Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations from a compliance and business control standpoint
• Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as commitment letters, engagement letters, term sheets, fee letters and syndicated credit agreements, including cross‑border transactions and legal opinions
• Gathers, assesses, and evaluates information from various sources with an open mind to make a judgment or inference
• Supports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigation
• Directs the work of outside legal counsel and may coordinate the work of other Legal staff and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peers
• Prepare and review parent guaranties for subsidiary obligations related to various loan products
• Communicates clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to Enterprise Credit officers and corporate bankers
• Manages and supervises the work of outside legal counsel
• Collaborates with Compliance, Risk, Legal and business stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks

Skills

Syndicated loans

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

This job is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the Bank's Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB) Enterprise Credit and Corporate Banking business on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters relating to syndicated loan products. Key responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating legal documents, including commitment letters, term sheets, fee letters and syndicated loan agreements where the Bank is a participant; preparing guaranties, and communicating legal advice to internal partners. Job expectations include managing and supervising outside counsel on related matters, and providing practical, risk‑based legal advice on applicable laws, regulations, and industry developments to facilitate business growth, innovation, and the effective management of legal and regulatory risk.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes legal issues and implications on products, services, and regulatory matters related to the supported Global Banking businesses
• Communicates clear, concise, actionable, and business‑informed legal advice, including occasionally to leadership
• Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations from a compliance and business control standpoint
• Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as commitment letters, engagement letters, term sheets, fee letters and syndicated credit agreements, including cross‑border transactions and legal opinions
• Gathers, assesses, and evaluates information from various sources with an open mind to make a judgment or inference
• Supports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigation
• Directs the work of outside legal counsel and may coordinate the work of other Legal staff and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peers
• Prepare and review parent guaranties for subsidiary obligations related to various loan products
• Communicates clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to Enterprise Credit officers and corporate bankers
• Manages and supervises the work of outside legal counsel
• Collaborates with Compliance, Risk, Legal and business stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of law firm or internal counsel experience related to syndicated loan transactions
• Strong organizational, drafting and negotiation skills
• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, at all levels within the organization
• Strong work ethic and self‑initiative, with the ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast‑paced and changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well as part of a team with other lawyers, clients and other risk and business support partners
• The ability to effectively balance risk and reward and to be a strategic partner with clients to help them achieve their business objectives with an appropriate risk/reward balance
• Active U.S. bar membership in good standing

Desired Qualifications:

• Meaningful experience related to oil and gas loans
• Knowledge of sustainable and green loansAbility and willingness to develop and propose constructive solutions, where warranted

Skills:

• Advisory
• Influence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Management
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Issue Management
• Legal Drafting and Writing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Executive Presence
• Legal Structures and Legal Forms
• Problem Solving

Minimum Education Requirement:

Doctorate degree in related field

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40