Banking & Finance Associate

Buchanan; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate to join its Atlanta office. The role involves advising on a wide range of financing transactions, including acquisition financings, syndicated loans, project finance, and structured finance matters.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of experience, a JD from a U.S. law school, and Georgia admission (or waiver eligibility), with strong drafting, research, and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a U.S. law school.
• 3–6 years of banking and finance experience at a reputable law firm.
• Admission to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Advise borrowers, lenders, and sponsors on a broad range of banking and finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate finance documentation including credit agreements and security documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and opinions on complex banking and finance issues.
• Support transaction execution from structuring through signing and closing.
• Collaborate with M&A, capital markets, tax, and regulatory teams on integrated transactions.
• Stay current on developments in banking and finance laws, regulations, and market trends.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through high-quality service and responsiveness.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Negotiation

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

3–6 years banking & finance experience

Georgia bar admission or waiver eligibility

Job description

Overview

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a talented Banking & Finance Associate to join its growing Atlanta office. The firm is known for its strong global platform and its ability to advise clients on complex, high-value financial transactions across a broad range of industries and financing structures.

The Atlanta banking and finance team works closely with colleagues across the firm’s U.S. and international offices, offering associates the opportunity to gain exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

About the Role

As a Banking & Finance Associate, you will play a key role in advising clients on a wide range of financing transactions, including acquisition financings, syndicated loans, project finance, and structured finance matters. You will work closely with experienced partners and senior associates,providestrategic legal advice, and support the execution of complex transactions frominitialstructuring through closing.

This role is well suited for an associate with 3–6 years of experience who is looking to deepen technicalexpertisewhile taking on increasing responsibility and client interaction.

What You’ll Do

• Advise borrowers, lenders, and sponsors on a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including loan financings, project finance, and structured finance matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate finance documentation, including credit agreements, commitment letters, security documents, and related ancillary agreements
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and opinions on complex banking and finance issues
• Support transaction execution from structuring through signing and closing
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across M&A, capital markets, tax, and regulatory teams on integrated transactions.
• Stay current on developments in banking and finance laws, regulations, and market trends
• Build andmaintainstrong client relationships through high-quality service and responsiveness

About You

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
• 3–6 years of banking and finance experience gained at a reputable law firm
• Admission to practice law in Georgia, or eligibility to waive in
• Experience handling complex financing transactions and related documentation
• Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Exposure to complex, high-profilebankingand finance transactions
• Meaningful responsibility and direct access to experienced partners
• Strong mentorship and opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values excellence, diversity, and teamwork