Corporate Finance Associate Attorney

A highly regarded Midwest law firm is seeking a Commercial Finance Associate to join its Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group in Cincinnati. Direct commercial finance experience is preferred but not required as long as the candidate has transactional experience and the desire to specialize in commercial finance long-term.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated commercial finance practice while maintaining exposure to broader corporate and transactional matters. The position offers direct involvement in lender and borrower-side financing transactions, including commercial lending, acquisition financings, real estate financings, and other complex debt arrangements.

Associates will work closely with the attorney leading the firm's Cincinnati finance practice and receive a level of mentorship, responsibility, and client exposure that can be difficult to find in larger finance groups. The role is supported by a broader firmwide finance platform, allowing attorneys to work on sophisticated transactions while playing a meaningful role in the continued growth of the Cincinnati practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent borrowers, lenders, and investors in financing transactions
• Assist with structuring, negotiating, and documenting debt and capital arrangements
• Draft and review credit agreements, loan documents, security agreements, and related transaction materials
• Conduct due diligence and support transaction closings
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, real estate, and tax practices
• Participate in client communications and transaction strategy discussions

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Approximately 1 years of experience in finance, corporate, banking, real estate, or related transactional practice
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and client-service mindset

Highlights

• Sophisticated lender and borrower-side finance work
• Direct mentorship from the attorney leading the Cincinnati finance practice
• Meaningful responsibility and client exposure from day one
• Opportunity to help grow a developing finance platform in Cincinnati
• Collaboration with the firm's broader corporate, finance, real estate, and tax teams
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to accelerate their development in commercial finance while building a long-term practice within a growing Cincinnati platform. Apply now to learn more!

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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