Commercial Lending Attorney

Jobot; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative, friendly environment

Flexible work schedule

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jobot in New York, NY seeks an attorney with 5-7 years of transactional/commercial finance experience to draft and negotiate sophisticated documents and manage due diligence for complex deals.

This role emphasizes drafting, negotiation, and independent work while contributing to a collaborative, client-focused team environment and maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials.
• New York Bar admission required; New Jersey Bar and Florida Bar admission a plus.
• 5-7 years of transactional and/or commercial finance experience, including C&I lending.
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, and a team player.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently, multi-task, and possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UCC Article 9 secured transactions is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, and similar real property agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financing documents, including term loans, revolving credit facilities, security agreements (UCC filings), guarantees, and intercreditor agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase/sale agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Managing due diligence, including title, survey, and lease review, and review of collateral matters for commercial and industrial loans.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

UCC Article 9

Education

J.D. with excellent academic credentials

Job description

Job details

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850, offering competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and a collaborative, friendly environment.

Why join us

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Collaborative, friendly environment
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous PTO

Job Details

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, and similar real property agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financing documents, including term loans, revolving credit facilities, security agreements (UCC filings), guarantees, and intercreditor agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase/sale agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Managing due diligence, including title, survey, and lease review, and review of collateral matters for commercial and industrial loans (e.g., corporate structure, lien searches).
• Advising clients on transaction structures, collateral packages, and closing complex deals.
• Supporting leasing matters as needed.
• Managing and coordinating all aspects of commercial finance closings.

Qualifications

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials.
• New York Bar admission required, New Jersey Bar and Florida Bar admission a plus.
• 5-7 years of transactional and/or commercial finance experience, specifically including C&I lending.
• Must be a self-starter, detailed oriented, and a team player.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task and possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UCC Article 9 secured transactions is highly preferred.

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