Banking & Finance Associate

Considine Search; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier regional law firm seeks an experienced associate for its commercial lending transactions group. Candidates must have at least 2 years of transactional experience, a Juris Doctor degree, and New Jersey Bar admission. The firm offers a collaborative environment that values work/life balance and provides an attractive compensation package ranging from $170,000 to $180,000, plus bonuses. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in commercial lending or real estate transactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in managing complex transactions and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial lending and real estate transactions.
• Draft and review commercial loan documents.
• Interact directly with clients and handle deal management.

Skills

Commercial lending expertise

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Client service skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

New Jersey State Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Florham Park, NJ

Premier, regional, boutique, law firm provides the highest caliber legal expertise to its clients and a collaborative team-oriented environment for its attorneys. The firm believes that a good work/life balance enables it to provide excellent legal service over the long-term. The firm has built a modern firm based on the belief that a healthy life outside the office supports a positive and rewarding legal career and forms the foundation of a lasting firm culture with committed attorneys. They have been consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey and intend to continue to support their clients and attorneys as a family.

The firm is seeking an associate with at least two years of experience in commercial lending, finance, corporate and/or real estate transactions to join their dynamic commercial lending transactions group.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex commercial lending and real estate transactions
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial loan documents and general corporate documentation
• Reviewing title work, surveys, and other due diligence related to commercial lending, corporate, and real estate matters
• Assisting with general corporate and commercial matters
• Interacting directly with clients
• Candidates should possess a strong academic background and superior drafting and negotiation skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and be willing to take on significant responsibility for deal management, client interaction and work product. Candidates must be diligent, proactive, supportive and team-oriented

Qualifications

• 2+ years of large law firm transactional experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• New Jersey State Bar admission required (within 12 months of hiring)
• New York or Pennsylvania a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with careful attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional client service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Compensation: $170,000.00-$180,000.00, plus bonus.

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Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt