Senior Commercial Finance & Transactions Attorney

Warner Norcross + Judd; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

401k with employer contribution

Generous PTO

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance and Commercial Transactions Attorney to join our Finance and Business Practice Groups. The role may be based in any of Warner's nine Michigan offices and targets senior attorneys with a strong background in sophisticated financing and related transactions.

You will represent both borrowers and lenders, structure and document complex credit facilities and commercial agreements, and collaborate with cross-practice teams to

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Licensed or willing to become licensed and remain in good standing to practice law in Michigan.
• 8–10+ years of experience representing borrowers, lenders, and commercial clients in sophisticated finance and commercial transactions.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating credit facilities, security agreements, loan documents, and other complex commercial agreements.
• A portable book of business is required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters, build trusted client relationships, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, responsiveness, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent borrowers and lenders in a wide range of commercial finance and lending transactions, including acquisition finance, asset-based lending, real estate finance, and other secured and unsecured credit facilities
• Structure, negotiate, and document complex financing transactions and commercial agreements
• Advise clients on commercial transactions, including supply, service, licensing, and other strategic business agreements
• Conduct legal due diligence and advise clients on transaction risks and business objectives
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's Business, Real Estate, Tax, and Financial Institutions Practice Groups to provide practical, business-focused legal counsel
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of Warner's Finance practice

Skills

Commercial finance

Commercial transactions

Client relations

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance and Commercial Transactions Attorney to join our Finance and Business Practice Groups. The role may be based in any of Warner's nine Michigan offices and targets senior attorneys with a strong background in sophisticated financing and related transactions.

You will represent both borrowers and lenders, structure and document complex credit facilities and commercial agreements, and collaborate with cross-practice teams to