Commercial Finance Associate

OpusLex

Commercial Finance Associate

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ABOUT OUR CLIENT

    Our client, a prestigious, global Am Law 100 firm, recognized for its robust business finance and healthcare practice, seeks a mid-level finance associate attorney (4+ years) to join their Atlanta team.

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Our client seeks a Mid-Level Finance Associate with 4+ years of experience to join their Business Finance & Healthcare Practice Group in their Atlanta office.

    This full-time, partnership-track role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-caliber finance transactions, including syndicated and middle-market lending. The ideal candidate will have at least 4-6 years of finance experience, with a particular emphasis on UCC Article 9 transactions and drafting credit agreements. Experience representing both lenders and borrowers in workouts is a plus.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Leading transactional documentation and closings
    • Drafting and negotiating credit agreements
    • Handling UCC Article 9 secured transactions
    • Representing both lenders and borrowers in a range of financing transactions

    Candidate Requirements:

    • 4+ years of business finance experience (real estate finance is not applicable)
    • Experience in drafting credit agreements and working on UCC Article 9 transactions
    • Strong academic background

    LOCATION

    This position is based in the firm’s Atlanta office, which provides a boutique-like feel while offering the benefits of big-firm compensation and resources. The office is home to a small but powerful team of 12 attorneys who offer mentorship and a collaborative work environment. Relocation assistance is available to those outside of Atlanta. 

    WHY APPLY

    • Competitive Cravath-scale pay ($225,000 for 1st year associates)
    • A clear path to partnership
    • Opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions in a supportive environment
    • Exceptional mentorship from leaders in the field

    ABOUT OPUSLEX PARTNERS

    OpusLex Partners is a woman-owned, full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in placing top-tier attorneys and legal professionals on a direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and project basis nationwide. We are dedicated to helping legal professionals and law firms achieve their best results, ensuring a perfect match between clients and candidates.