Banking/Finance Attorney

Australia-Employment; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits program

Professional growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Banking/Finance Attorney in Fort Wayne, IN for a permanent, on-site role with a 120,000–160,000 USD annual salary. The attorney will counsel banks and creditors on lending relationships, draft credit documents, and advocate in bankruptcy matters.

Requires a Juris Doctor and at least four years of related experience, with strong drafting, negotiation, and client‑servicing skills. Indiana license is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and authorization to practice in Indiana.
• At least four years of relevant legal experience involving commercial finance, lending, insolvency, bankruptcy, or creditor‑side representation.
• Working command of the legal and procedural frameworks governing U.S. financial transactions and bankruptcy matters.
• Strong judgment, research, drafting, negotiation, and client‑service capabilities.
• Capacity to manage matters independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative practice group.

Responsibilities

• Counsel banks, lenders, secured parties, and other creditors on lending relationships, distressed situations, enforcement options, and insolvency proceedings.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate credit documents, collateral instruments, workout arrangements, and related commercial agreements.
• Advocate for clients in bankruptcy cases, state and federal litigation, negotiations, hearings, and other dispute‑resolution settings.
• Analyze statutes, procedural rules, and emerging legal developments, then provide clear recommendations aligned with each client’s objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Drafting

Research

Client service

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Banking/Finance Attorney

$120000 - $160000 per year | Fort Wayne, IN | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a full-service law firm with a long-standing presence in the business and legal community, providing sophisticated counsel to companies, institutions, and individuals across a wide range of industries. Our attorneys work across disciplines including litigation, corporate and business law, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, healthcare, financial services, and estate planning. We combine the capabilities and experience of a larger firm with a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to client service. Our attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop meaningful client relationships, and gain hands‑on experience handling complex matters. We pride ourselves on being responsive, practical, and deeply committed to the clients and communities we serve.

Why join us?

• Market‑competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.
• Support for continuing legal education, professional growth, and practice development.
• A collegial environment that values initiative, teamwork, and high‑quality client service

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Counsel banks, lenders, secured parties, and other creditors on lending relationships, distressed situations, enforcement options, and insolvency proceedings.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate credit documents, collateral instruments, workout arrangements, and related commercial agreements.
• Advocate for clients in bankruptcy cases, state and federal litigation, negotiations, hearings, and other dispute‑resolution settings.
• Analyze statutes, procedural rules, and emerging legal developments, then provide clear recommendations aligned with each client’s objectives.

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and authorization to practice in Indiana.
• At least four years of relevant legal experience involving commercial finance, lending, insolvency, bankruptcy, or creditor‑side representation.
• Working command of the legal and procedural frameworks governing U.S. financial transactions and bankruptcy matters.
• Strong judgment, research, drafting, negotiation, and client‑service capabilities.
• Capacity to manage matters independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative practice group.

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