Banking & Finance Associate

Florham Park, NJ Premier, regional, boutique, law firm provides the highest caliber legal expertise to its clients and a collaborative team-oriented environment for its attorneys. The firm believes that a good work/life balance enables it to provide excellent legal service over the long-term. The firm has built a modern firm based on the belief that a healthy life outside the office supports a positive and rewarding legal career and forms the foundation of a lasting firm culture with committed attorneys. They have been consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey and intend to continue to support their clients and attorneys as a family. The firm is seeking an associate with at least two years of experience in commercial lending, finance, corporate and/or real estate transactions to join their dynamic commercial lending transactions group. Responsibilities Managing complex commercial lending and real estate transactions Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial loan documents and general corporate documentation Reviewing title work, surveys, and other due diligence related to commercial lending, corporate, and real estate matters Assisting with general corporate and commercial matters Interacting directly with clients Candidates should possess a strong academic background and superior drafting and negotiation skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and be willing to take on significant responsibility for deal management, client interaction and work product. Candidates must be diligent, proactive, supportive and team-oriented Qualifications 2+ years of large law firm transactional experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school New Jersey State Bar admission required (within 12 months of hiring) New York or Pennsylvania a plus Excellent written and oral communication skills, with careful attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Exceptional client service skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Compensation: $170,000.00-$180,000.00, plus bonus. #LI-Hybrid Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr