Banking/Finance Attorney

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

Job summary

Jobot, hosting this Fort Wayne, Indiana creditor-focused attorney role, seeks an experienced lawyer to advise lenders and borrowers on complex commercial finance and bankruptcy matters. The attorney will draft and negotiate credit documents, analyze statutes, and represent clients in hearings and negotiations.

Independence within a collaborative team is valued and encouraged. The position requires a JD, Indiana admission to practice, and at least four years in related practice areas, with strong

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with Indiana bar admission.
• Minimum four years of commercial finance, lending, insolvency, or creditor-side experience.
• Strong command of U.S. bankruptcy and financial transaction frameworks.
• Excellent judgment, research, drafting, negotiation, and client-service abilities.
• Ability to manage matters independently 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

Legal drafting

Legal research

Negotiation

Client service

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

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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