Attorney - C&I Lending Transactional Finance

Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We provide the highest quality services to our clients, exhibiting the highest standards of professionalism, and maintaining a dynamic and collegial work environment for our attorneys, paralegals, and staff. We are currently seeking an experienced C&I Finance Attorney with 5+ years of experience in C&I transactions, asset-based lending, office, equipment and warehouse leasing, long-term ground leasing, and commercial lending/finance, including C&I transactions.

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, and similar real property agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financing documents, including term loans, revolving credit facilities, security agreements (UCC filings), guarantees, and intercreditor agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase/sale agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Managing due diligence, including title, survey, and lease review, and review of collateral matters for C&I loans (e.g., corporate structure, lien searches).
• Advising clients on transaction structures, collateral packages, and closing complex deals.
• Supporting leasing matters as needed.
• Managing and coordinating all aspects of C&I commercial finance closings.

Qualifications:

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials.
• New York Bar admission required, New Jersey Bar and Florida Bar admission a plus.
• 5-7 years of transactional and/or commercial finance experience, specifically including C&I lending.
• Must be a self-starter, detailed oriented, and a team player.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task and possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UCC Article 9 secured transactions is highly preferred.

Our professional staff plays a key role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to adding a proactive and motivated member to our team.

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Email resume and salary requirements.

Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.