Commercial Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

Orion Placement; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking an experienced commercial finance attorney to represent institutional lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions across multiple industries. You will draft, negotiate, and close syndicated and portfolio financing deals with a focus on UCC Article 9.

The role requires 3+ years of directly relevant experience, strong writing and analytical abilities, and an active bar license in the office location (PA, AZ, or MN).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial finance or secured transactions experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UCC Article 9 and bankruptcy code.
• Transactional experience with syndicated or portfolio finance deals.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong writing and analytical skills.
• Active bar license in PA, AZ, or MN depending on office location.
• Experience with workouts, restructuring, M&A, or private equity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent institutional lenders and borrowers in complex commercial finance transactions
• Draft, negotiate, and close syndicated and portfolio financing deals
• Advise on secured transactions with a strong focus on UCC Article 9
• Analyze bankruptcy considerations across all phases of finance transactions
• Collaborate with colleagues on workouts, restructurings, and cross-practice matters as needed

Skills

UCC Article 9

Bankruptcy knowledge

Syndicated & portfolio finance

Legal drafting & negotiation

Commercial finance transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Join an industry-leading commercial finance practice with a true national footprint and sophisticated institutional clients
• Work on complex, high-value finance transactions including syndicated and portfolio deals across diverse industries
• Gain hands-on responsibility and partner access in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment
• Build deep expertise in UCC Article 9 and bankruptcy-related aspects of commercial finance
• Strong bonus potential and long-term growth within a stable, well-respected platform

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; or Minneapolis, Minnesota — Hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office, supporting collaboration and flexibility.

Note

This role requires an active bar license in the office location selected and a minimum of 3 years of directly relevant commercial finance transactional experience.

About Us

We are a nationally scaled law firm trusted by commercial banks, finance companies, private equity firms, investors, developers, and major nonprofit institutions. Our team works side by side to deliver practical, business-minded solutions in complex finance matters while fostering a culture built on respect, collaboration, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent institutional lenders and borrowers in complex commercial finance transactions
• Draft, negotiate, and close syndicated and portfolio financing deals
• Advise on secured transactions with a strong focus on UCC Article 9
• Analyze bankruptcy considerations across all phases of finance transactions
• Collaborate with colleagues on workouts, restructurings, and cross-practice matters as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial finance or secured transactions experience
• Strong working knowledge of UCC Article 9 and bankruptcy code
• Transactional experience with syndicated or portfolio finance deals
• Excellent academic credentials with strong writing and analytical skills
• Active bar license in PA, AZ, or MN depending on office location
• Experience with workouts, restructuring, M&A, or private equity is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will work with approachable, highly skilled colleagues who value teamwork and mentorship over hierarchy. The culture is collegial, entrepreneurial, and inclusive, offering meaningful client exposure, professional development, and the opportunity to grow a long-term career in commercial finance.