Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney

Our client, a successful full-service law firm, is seeking a Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney to join their team. This position is well suited for a senior attorney who brings sound judgment, strong client communication, and a highly organized approach to managing complex transactions. The role offers the opportunity to advise on financing arrangements involving commercial assets and real estate while contributing to high-quality legal service and a strong reputation.Location: Boston, MA (with light travel to Providence, RI)Role: Commercial Lending & Finance AttorneySchedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote but can be 3 days in office, 2 days remote if needed)Salary: $185,000 - $250,000 (depending on experience)Responsibilities:Represent banks, institutional lenders, private lenders, and borrowers in complex commercial lending and finance transactions, including first- and second-lien commercial real estate financings.Structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial real estate credit facilities secured by mortgages, deeds of trust, and other collateral arrangements.Advise clients on all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions, including acquisition, development, construction, refinancing, and permanent financing matters.Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and other financing-related documentation.Conduct and oversee due diligence reviews related to financing transactions, including title, survey, zoning, environmental, organizational, and collateral matters.Review title insurance commitments and policies, identify title-related risks, prepare title objection and clearance correspondence, and coordinate resolution of title issues.Structure and perfect security interests in real property, personal property, fixtures, equipment, tenant improvements, accounts, and other collateral.Advise clients regarding commercial leases, easements, deeds, deeds of trust, and other real estate-related agreements and instruments.Represent lenders and borrowers in loan modifications, workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, and other distressed asset matters.Provide strategic guidance on risk management, collateral protection, and regulatory compliance throughout the lending process.Assist with related commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, investments, corporate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions when financing components are involved.Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, borrowers, lenders, investors, consultants, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful transaction execution.Maintain organized transaction records and client files while ensuring timely communication and exceptional client service throughout all phases of representation.