Syntax Talent Solutions is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join our dynamic team bringing experience in Intellectual Property, Real Estate, or Financial Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a comprehensive range of documentation for commercial lending and finance transactions.
If you are working for a large firm that wants to be more hands on, or a small firm that is more generalized looking to start specializing in a practice area then I would encourage you to apply today to have a discrete conversation and learn more! There are Partner tracks available with a clear road map, expanding the practice across the USA seeking to open more offices in the coming years!
Key responsibilities include:
– Documentation Management: Prepare and negotiate credit agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary deliverables.
– Transaction Support: Assist in all phases of transactions, from initial due diligence and structuring to closing and post-closing matters.
– Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research and analysis, focusing on Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and other pertinent regulations.
– Administrative Oversight: Manage transaction checklists and oversee administrative aspects to ensure smooth execution.
– Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in transactions.
– Strategic Assistance: Support senior attorneys and partners in developing innovative solutions for complex legal challenges.
– Client Engagement: Participate in client meetings and strategy sessions to provide insights and recommendations.
– Financing Matters Support: Provide assistance on a diverse range of financing matters, including secured and unsecured commercial lending, syndicated and bilateral financings, asset-based lending (ABL), acquisition and leveraged buyout financings, commodity and specialty finance, and loan workouts and restructurings.
– Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
– Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating finance-related documentation.
– Proficient in conducting legal research, particularly related to UCC Article 9.
– Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
– Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
– Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
– Prior experience in commercial lending and finance transactions is preferred.