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Lending & Finance Associate
Gould & Ratner LLP. Join Gould & Ratner LLP’s Corporate Practice as a mid-level lending and finance Associate .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in commercial lending and finance, including drafting and negotiating complex loan documents and managing transactions from term sheet through closing. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for effective client interaction and mentorship.
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Commercial Lending ExperienceDrafting Loan DocumentsTransaction ManagementClient InteractionIllinois or Colorado Bar License
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Hard Skills
Commercial FinanceLoan AgreementsCredit AgreementsSecurity AgreementsDue DiligenceAsset-Based LendingCash-Flow LendingLoan ParticipationsMulti-Lender TransactionsUCC/Lien Search Review
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Illinois Bar LicenseColorado Bar License
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesCommercial LoansMezzanine FinancingUnsecured LoansVenture DebtConvertible DebtBusiness DevelopmentMentorshipCo-Lender Arrangements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Join Gould & Ratner LLP’s Corporate Practice as a mid-level lending and finance Associate
- Assist banking and financial services clients with complex lending and commercial finance transactions
- Represent banks, other lenders, and borrowers in secured, mezzanine, and unsecured commercial loans
- Work closely with partners on loan and financing transactions for sophisticated clients across industries
- Draft and negotiate loan and security documents, ancillary documents, and agreements
- Conduct due diligence
- Manage transactions from term sheet through closing
- Interact directly with clients
- Take on significant responsibility and participate in mentorship and business development activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3–7 years of commercial lending and finance experience, representing lenders and/or borrowers in secured and unsecured commercial loan transactions across a range of industries
- Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, guaranties, pledge agreements, and related loan documents
- Working knowledge of asset-based and cash-flow lending; revolving and term loan facilities; subordination and intercreditor arrangements
- Exposure to loan participations and syndications, multi-lender transactions, and co-lender arrangements is ideal
- Ability to manage transactions from term sheet through closing, including closing checklists, due diligence, UCC/lien search review, perfection matters, and post-closing deliverables
- Experience with private lenders, non-institutional lenders, venture debt or convertible debt transactions, or legal opinions in finance transactions is a plus but not required
- Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external clients at all levels
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be currently licensed in Illinois or Colorado, licensed in another state with a UBE score qualifying in Illinois or Colorado for comity, eligible to waive in, or willing to sit for an upcoming Illinois or Colorado bar exam
- Open to relocation candidates meeting the licensing requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary
- Emphasis on professional & business development
- Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
- Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance
- 401k and profit sharing
- Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
- Generous vacation, personal, & sick time allowance
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Wellness programs, including in-office gym, massages, and 24/7 tele-medicine
- Hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement