Ohio (Cleveland • Columbus • Cincinnati • Dayton • Toledo) | Hybrid

Commercial Finance Associate Attorney

AmLaw, Regional & Boutique Law Firm Opportunities

Compensation

$150,000 – $310,000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Commercial Finance Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout Ohio, including Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo.

If you have experience representing banks, lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, or financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, I'd love to connect.

Ideal Background

• 2–8 years of commercial finance experience

• Experience representing lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured lending transactions

• Experience with asset-based lending, syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, revolving credit facilities, and term loans

• Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security agreements, loan documents, and intercreditor agreements

• Experience conducting due diligence and managing financing transactions through closing

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Practice Area

✅ High demand across Ohio's banking and middle-market economy

✅ Sophisticated transactional practice

✅ Significant client interaction and deal responsibility

✅ Partnership-track opportunities

✅ Excellent long-term career growth

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition partners with Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout Ohio. If your background aligns with this practice area, I'd love to have a confidential conversation about your career goals and the opportunities currently available.

Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation trends, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, hybrid flexibility, and how your background compares in today's market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com

(216) 710-5174