Financial Services / Finance Attorney (8+ yrs exp) - WSH, CA, OR & ID

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 185.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work options

Flexible schedule

Zusammenfassung

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking an experienced Finance Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join a well‑established regional law firm with a sophisticated financial services practice. The role covers advising banks, credit unions, and financial institutions on transactional, regulatory, and operational matters with substantial autonomy and opportunities for client development.

The position offers base compensation ranging from $185,000 to $250,000 annually, with potential bonuses and

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the state where the attorney will practice.
• 8+ years of finance, banking, or financial services experience.
• Experience advising banks, credit unions, or financial institutions.
• Strong transactional, regulatory, and client counseling skills.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage client matters.
• Business development experience or portable client relationships preferred.
• Strong client-service orientation.

Aufgaben

• Advise financial institutions on a wide range of legal and business matters.
• Represent banks and other financial services organizations in lending and regulatory matters.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and growth initiatives.
• Counsel clients on state and federal banking regulations.
• Support loan workouts and recovery matters.
• Advise on lender liability issues and consumer finance concerns.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and participate in business development.

Kenntnisse

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Client counseling

Business development

Independent matter management

Client service orientation

Ausbildung

J.D. from an accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

Financial Services / Finance Attorney

Our client, a well‑established regional law firm with a highly regarded financial services practice, is seeking an experienced Finance Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior attorney seeking a sophisticated financial institutions practice representing banks, credit unions, and other regulated financial services organizations. The successful candidate will advise clients on a broad range of transactional, regulatory, and operational matters while enjoying substantial autonomy and opportunities for client development.

Responsibilities

• Advise financial institutions on a wide range of legal and business matters
• Represent banks, credit unions, and other financial services organizations regarding:
  • Commercial lending transactions
  • Complex financing transactions
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Corporate governance matters
  • Strategic business initiatives
• Assist clients with:
  • Financial institution mergers and acquisitions
  • Branch transactions
  • Corporate restructurings
  • Strategic growth initiatives
• Counsel clients regarding state and federal banking regulations
• Support complex loan workouts and recovery matters
• Advise on lender liability issues and financial services disputes
• Assist with consumer financial services compliance matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Participate in business development and practice growth initiatives

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in the state where the attorney will practice
• 8+ years of relevant finance, banking, or financial services experience
• Experience advising:
  • Banks
  • Credit unions
  • Financial institutions
  • Commercial lenders
• Strong transactional, regulatory, and client counseling skills
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication abilities
• Ability to independently manage client matters
• Business development experience or portable client relationships preferred
• Strong client-service orientation

Preferred Experience

• Commercial lending
• Banking and financial institution regulation
• Mergers and acquisitions involving financial institutions
• Regulatory compliance counseling
• Loan workouts and restructuring
• Lender liability matters
• Consumer finance issues
• Credit union representation

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to build and expand a sophisticated financial services practice while enjoying flexibility and strong support for business development. Attorneys benefit from:

• Direct client relationships and significant responsibility
• Representation of leading financial institutions across the western United States
• Opportunities for long-term practice growth
• Flexible work arrangements, including potential remote options
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture
• Strong platform for attorneys with existing client relationships

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $185,000 - $250,000 annually
• Total compensation may significantly exceed base salary through:
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Billable hour incentives
  • Collection-based incentives
  • Discretionary bonus opportunities

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client development capabilities, and overall contribution to the practice.

Work Arrangement

• Fully remote arrangements may be considered
• Flexible work options available depending on candidate qualifications and location