Commercial Lending Associate Attorney

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Direct client interaction

Mentorship from senior attorneys

Job summary

A prominent finance law firm in New York is looking for a Commercial Lending Attorney with 2-5 years of experience. This role involves representing banks in various lending transactions, drafting loan documentation, and conducting due diligence. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously. The firm offers competitive compensation, opportunities for direct client exposure, and mentorship from senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in commercial lending or finance transactions at a law firm.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with UCC filings and collateral structures.

Responsibilities

• Represent banks and financial institutions in commercial lending transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation including credit agreements.
• Conduct due diligence related to borrowers and collateral.
• Work directly with clients and internal deal teams to facilitate transactions.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating loan documents

Excellent written and verbal communication

Commercial lending expertise

Ability to manage multiple matters

Job description

A highly regarded finance boutique law firm is seeking a Commercial Lending Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to take on sophisticated deal work, gain direct client exposure, and work closely with experienced partners in a collaborative, deal‑focused environment.

Commercial Lending Attorney Responsibilities:

• Represent banks, private lenders, and other financial institutions in a broad range of commercial lending transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation, including credit agreements, security agreements, guarantees, and related ancillary documents
• Support transactions involving syndicated loans, bilateral facilities, asset‑based lending, and cash‑flow financings
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence related to borrowers, guarantors, and collateral
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal deal teams to move transactions efficiently from start to close
• Assist with post‑closing matters and ongoing client needs related to lending facilities

Commercial Lending Attorney Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in commercial lending or finance transactions at a law firm
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating loan documents
• Familiarity with UCC filings, collateral structures, and lender‑side representations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or eligible for admission)

Why This Opportunity:

• Work with a respected finance‑focused team on high‑quality transactions
• Meaningful responsibility and hands‑on deal experience early on
• Direct client interaction and mentorship from senior attorneys
• Competitive compensation and a collegial, entrepreneurial firm culture