Attorney (Knoxville)

Job Description:

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, lenders, developers, investors, business owners, title companies, and senior attorneys on a broad range of banking, commercial real estate, title, and corporate transactions.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in all phases of transactions, from initial due diligence and contract drafting through closing and post-closing matters. The position provides substantial responsibility, client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth within a sophisticated transactional practice.

Primary Areas of Practice

Banking and Commercial Finance

· Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements, deeds of trust, and related financing documents.

· Represent lenders and borrowers in commercial lending transactions.

· Conduct due diligence reviews, including entity authority and collateral matters.

· Review and analyze UCC, tax lien, and judgment searches.

· Coordinate loan closings and post-closing requirements.

Commercial Real Estate

· Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, declarations, restrictive covenants, and development agreements.

· Assist clients with acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development projects.

· Review surveys, zoning materials, due diligence reports, and entitlement matters.

· Coordinate commercial real estate closings and related transaction documents.

· Advise clients regarding real estate ownership, development, and operational issues.

Title Examination and Title Insurance

· Review and analyze title commitments, title searches, recorded instruments, and real property liens for commercial real estate and lending transactions.

· Analyze and resolve title defects, encumbrances, easements, and survey issues.

· Draft title objection letters and curative documents.

· Assist with satisfying title commitment requirements and obtaining title insurance policies and endorsements.

· Coordinate with title companies, lenders, surveyors, and closing agents.

Corporate and Business Transactions

· Form and maintain corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business entities.

· Draft operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, and corporate governance documents.

· Prepare commercial contracts and business agreements.

· Assist with mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other business transactions.

· Advise clients regarding governance, operational, and general business matters.

Qualifications Required

· Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

· Licensed to practice law in Tennessee and in good standing, or able to obtain Tennessee admission within six months of hire.

· Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

· Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

· Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills.

Preferred

· One to three years of experience in commercial real estate, title, banking, finance, or corporate transactions. Recent graduates with relevant clerkship or internship experience will also be considered.

· Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and closing documents.

· Familiarity with commercial lending transactions and entity formations.

· Working knowledge of Tennessee real estate and business law.

· Familiarity with SoftPro.

Desired Attributes

· Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.

· Practical problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.

· Interest in business development and building lasting client relationships.

· Desire to develop a long-term practice in transactional law.

Additional Information

· Occasional local travel to closings and client meetings may be required.

· Any offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory conflicts check and background check.