Banking & Finance Associate Attorney

Salary: $185,000 - $300,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is an established Dallas-based boutique law firm with more than three decades of history serving middle-market companies, real estate developers and investors, and capital providers including banks, family offices, and private equity funds. This is not a startup practice — it's an established, outcome-focused firm whose attorneys bring decades of experience and whose finance work spans equipment finance, commercial real estate finance, cashflow/acquisition lending, and asset-backed transactions across Texas and nationally. Why join us? Medical/Dental/Vision Life insurance; AD&D Short and long term disability 401k with 3% match Flexible work schedule Performance Bonus incentives Strong mentorship and growth opportunities Paid expenses – Bar dues/CLEs/Bus. Development expenses Volunteer Time Off Paid Holidays Job Details Banking & Finance Associate | Dallas, TX A sophisticated Dallas-based boutique with more than three decades representing middle-market companies, real estate developers and investors, and capital providers - including banks, family offices, and private equity - is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate with 1.5–4 years of experience to join its growing finance practice. The Practice This is lender-side finance work of the caliber you'd find at a large firm, without the leverage model. You'll spend 60–80% of your time representing banks and private lenders across secured and unsecured lending transactions - equipment finance, commercial real estate finance, cashflow/acquisition loans, and asset-backed finance - developing deep insight into the Texas and national lending markets. The role reports directly to the Shareholder who leads the Transactions Department, a former AmLaw attorney who is actively building the group. What You’ll Do Draft, negotiate, structure, and close first-lien, second-lien, unsecured, and syndicated credit transactions for lenders and borrowers Take ownership of security documents and perfection of security interests across asset-based, equipment, cash-flow, and commercial real estate lending Draft and review credit agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, UCC financing statements, guaranties, intercreditor and subordination agreements, opinions, and ancillary documents Work directly with senior attorneys on live transactions – hands‑on mentorship in legal analysis, deal execution, client management, and business development, not doc review three layers down Why This Role Billable target of 1,800–1,900 hours – with standard office hours of 8:30–5:30, Monday through Friday, and work-from-home flexibility as needed. This is a firm where the hours target is real, not aspirational. Merit‑based compensation, not lockstep – strong bonus potential of 20–30% of base, so performance is rewarded directly rather than capped by class year Direct partner access – you report to the department head, and the group's growth means early responsibility and a real path forward Modern practice – the firm is an early adopter of leading legal AI tools Full benefits – medical/dental, paid life and short‑term disability, 401(k), and paid volunteer hours Qualifications J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school; good standing with the Texas Bar Minimum 1.5 years of experience, including hours in commercial lending – equipment, commercial real estate, cashflow/acquisition, or asset‑backed financings Experience drafting and negotiating loan documents and ancillary financing documents AmLaw or comparable large‑firm training strongly preferred; familiarity with financial and accounting issues related to commercial loans and fixed‑income debt a plus Equal Opportunity Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot