What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Lending Attorney position at Rivkin Radler LLP?
Because a great law firm begins with great people.
At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.
The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking a talented and motivated Commercial Lending Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our expanding practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated financing transactions representing banks, institutional and non-institutional lenders, real estate developers, and investors in a broad range of commercial lending matters.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling asset-based lending transactions, commercial real estate financings, and other secured and unsecured commercial finance transactions from inception through closing. Candidates should possess strong analytical, drafting, and client-service skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Represent lenders, borrowers, real estate developers, and investors in complex commercial finance transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, guaranties, mortgages, and related closing documents.
- Conduct due diligence and coordinate all aspects of transactions through closing.
- Review, analyze, and clear title exceptions and survey matters.
- Review and interpret corporate, partnership, and LLC organizational documents.
- Work collaboratively with clients, title companies, borrowers' counsel, and other transaction participants to facilitate efficient closings.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial lending and finance transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate loan documentation.
- Experience reviewing title reports and resolving title-related issues.
- Strong understanding of corporate and LLC structures and governance documents.
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Business-minded approach with the ability to read financial statements and understand financial concepts relevant to lending transactions.
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively within a team environment.
Compensation:
- Annualized salary range: $165,000 – $225,000
- Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience and other job-related factors permitted by law
Rivkin Radler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To find out how you can join our talented team, email recruiting@rivkin.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $165 - $225