Staff Attorney

Aivana Limited; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Aivana Limited in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Staff Attorney or Junior Associate to join its Am Law 100 corporate and finance practice on a hybrid basis. This role provides hands‑on experience with sophisticated finance transactions alongside leading lenders and borrowers.

You will draft and review loan documents, assist with due diligence, and support deal execution from inception through closing. Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in corporate finance or banking, a JD, and NC bar admission (or

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in corporate finance, banking, or commercial lending at a major law firm.
• Top 25% GPA or GPA 3.5+; honors preferred.
• Juris Doctor and admission to at least one U.S. State Bar (North Carolina preferred or willing to waive).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise finance and loan documentation for complex lending transactions.
• Support deal teams on multiple active transactions simultaneously.
• Coordinate with lenders, borrowers, and internal teams to ensure timely execution and closing.
• Conduct legal due diligence and maintain transaction checklists.
• Contribute to deal structuring and provide issue-spotting across various finance products.

Skills

Corporate finance

Banking

Due diligence

Drafting & reviewing documents

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

About the Role:

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm with a nationally recognized Corporate and Commercial Finance Practice, is seeking a Staff Attorney or Junior Associate to join its growing Charlotte team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working with some of the most sophisticated financial institutions, lenders, and corporate borrowers in the country.

The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting complex finance transactions, including secured commercial lending, syndicated and bilateral bank financings, asset‑based lending, acquisition financings, and commodity finance matters. Working closely with senior attorneys and deal teams, youll draft and review transaction documents, assist with due diligence, and provide critical support from inception through closing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and revise finance and loan documentation for complex lending transactions.

• Support deal teams on multiple active transactions simultaneously.

• Coordinate with lenders, borrowers, and internal teams to ensure timely execution and closing.

• Conduct legal due diligence and maintain transaction checklists.

• Contribute to deal structuring and provide issue-spotting across various finance products.

Qualifications:

• 1-4 years of experience in corporate finance, banking, or commercial lending at a major law firm.

• Strong academic background (Top 25% or GPA 3.5+, honors preferred).

• Juris Doctor and admission to at least one U.S. State Bar (North Carolina preferred or willingness to waive in).

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Why Join:

• Work on high‑profile, complex finance transactions with leading institutions.

• Receive mentorship from senior attorneys and industry‑recognized leaders.

• Enjoy hybrid flexibility, a collaborative environment, and clear growth opportunities.

• Competitive, market‑based compensation with a comprehensive benefits package.

Compensation & Details:

• Compensation: Market competitive

• Benefits: Full

• Relocation Assistance: Possible for the ideal candidate

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Disclaimer:

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