Attorney

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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr