Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate - Multiple Offices

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a highly motivated associate to join its Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group on the Financial Services Team. The role involves supporting equipment finance transactions, conducting due diligence, and managing transaction details to ensure timely closings.

The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of experience in commercial finance or equipment finance and possesses exceptional drafting skills. The salary range for this position is estimated between $220,000 and $350,000 annually, based on location and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in equipment finance, asset-based lending, or commercial finance.
• Strong drafting skills and experience handling multiple matters simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of equipment finance transactions.
• Assist with local counsel opinions and review opinion requests.
• Conduct due diligence for transaction closing.

Skills

Equipment finance expertise

Attention to detail

Strong drafting skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a highly motivated associate to join its Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group on the Financial Services Team. The position is available in multiple WBD offices with preference for WBD's North Carolina offices, Irvine, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of equipment finance transactions, including drafting and reviewing loan documents, leases, amendments, and ancillary agreements.
• Assist with local counsel opinions, including reviewing opinion requests, coordinating with referring counsel, drafting local counsel opinions, and ensuring accuracy and consistency across opinion packages.
• Conduct due diligence, including reviewing organizational documents, and closing checklists.
• Manage and track transaction details to ensure timely and accurate closings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, referring counsel, and internal team members.
• Take initiative to anticipate deal needs and provide practical, solution‑oriented support throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in equipment finance, asset‑based lending, or commercial finance.
• Strong drafting skills and experience handling multiple matters simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and comfortable working with a high level of autonomy.
• Admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in the jurisdiction corresponding to the office location.

Compensation

• $220,000 - $350,000 annually is the estimated salary range for this role. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

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