Commercial Finance Associate Attorney

Join a sophisticated lender-side finance practice handling complex middle-market and institutional lending transactions. A highly regarded Am Law firm is seeking a Commercial Finance Associate Attorney (4+ years) to join its growing New York team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to deepen a lender-focused practice while working alongside experienced attorneys representing banks, private credit funds, and other institutional lenders in sophisticated financing transactions. If you're looking for a practice that combines meaningful client responsibility, complex transactional work, strong mentorship, and a collaborative team culture , this opportunity deserves a closer look.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Competitive compensation ranging from $225,000-300,000
• Additional productivity and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Representation of sophisticated financial institutions, banks, and private credit providers
• Exposure to a broad range of financing structures and industries
• Strong associate development and hands-on transactional responsibility
• Collegial, team-oriented environment
• Clear opportunities for long-term growth and advancement

Representative matters include

• Cash-flow lending transactions
• Asset-based lending
• Commercial finance transactions
• Credit facilities involving banks and institutional lenders
• Structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex financing arrangements
• Managing transactions from inception through closing
• Collaborating with clients to develop practical, business-focused financing solutions

Ideal candidates will have

• 4+ years of banking and commercial finance experience
• A strong understanding of commercial lending structures
• Experience representing lenders, banks, private credit funds, or other capital providers
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously
• Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Active New York bar admission

This opportunity is particularly attractive for attorneys seeking to expand their lender-side practice, gain greater transactional responsibility, and build a long-term career within a nationally respected finance platform.

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