Commercial Finance Attorney | Banking Transactions

Jobot; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Direct client interaction

Advancement opportunities

Collaborative firm environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a mid-level Commercial Finance Associate Attorney in Baltimore to handle front-end lending transactions, structure and document loans, and manage deals from term sheet through closing.

The role requires 4–7 years of transactional finance experience, a J.D., and Maryland Bar membership, with strong drafting and client communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in transactional commercial finance or banking.
• Front-end commercial lending experience to manage loan transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating loan and financing documents.
• J.D. and active Maryland Bar membership or eligibility.
• 1,800 annual billable hours requirement.

Responsibilities

• Represent banks and financial institutions in commercial lending transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial loans and credit facilities.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, and related financing documents.
• Manage transactions from initial term sheet and due diligence through documentation and closing.
• Handle secured lending, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, and middle market financing.
• Review organizational documents, lien searches, title materials, surveys, and other due diligence.
• Coordinate with lenders, borrowers, opposing counsel, title companies, and other parties.
• Manage multiple active loan transactions with limited supervision.

Skills

Commercial lending

Loan transaction management

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Client communication

Education

J.D.

Maryland Bar admission

Job description

Job details

Reputable Firm | High Salary | Structured Career Development

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Luke Moussalli

Salary: $170,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well established business law firm with a sophisticated commercial finance practice representing banks, financial institutions, private lenders, and other financial services clients. Our attorneys handle a broad range of commercial lending transactions, including secured financing, real estate finance, asset based lending, and middle market credit facilities.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Direct client interaction and substantive transactional responsibility
• Clear opportunities for advancement
• Collaborative, established firm environment

Job Details

We are seeking a mid level Commercial Finance Associate Attorney with strong front end commercial lending experience who can step directly into loan transactions and manage matters from documentation through closing.

Job Description

• Represent banks and financial institutions in commercial lending transactions
• Structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial loans and credit facilities
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, guaranties, mortgages, and related financing documents
• Manage transactions from initial term sheet and due diligence through documentation and closing
• Handle secured lending, commercial real estate financing, asset based lending, and other middle market financing transactions
• Review organizational documents, lien searches, title materials, surveys, and other transaction due diligence
• Coordinate directly with lenders, borrowers, opposing counsel, title companies, and other transaction parties
• Manage multiple active loan transactions with limited supervision

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of transactional commercial finance or banking experience
• Strong front end commercial lending experience with the ability to step directly into and manage a loan transaction
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial loan and financing documents
• Experience representing banks, financial institutions, or other commercial lenders preferredStrong drafting, negotiation, organizational, and client communication skills
• J.D. and active Maryland Bar membership or ability to become admitted
• 1,800 annual billable hour requirement

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