Job Description

Our client, A high end boutique Banking and Finance Law Firm, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join their team of talented lawyers representing lenders in complex loan transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the documentation, regulatory issues, and intricacies involved in representing financial institutions such as banks in sophisticated lending matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing lenders in commercial, real estate, and corporate loan transactions, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex loan documentation.
• Advising clients on regulatory compliance and navigating the legal aspects of lending transactions.
• Managing the execution of loan agreements, guarantees, security interests, and other related documents.
• Handling legal due diligence in connection with loan transactions, including reviewing financial statements, titles, and collateral.
• Providing guidance on loan workout and restructuring, where applicable.
• Collaborating with clients, senior partners, and colleagues to ensure effective and timely transaction closings.
• Contributing to the development and growth of the firm's lender representation practice.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in affordable housing financing, particularly with HDC, HFA, and IRC Section 42 transactions.
• Knowledge of lending regulations and legal requirements at the federal and state levels.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of experience in representing lenders, with a focus on complex loan transactions.
• Strong understanding of loan documentation, credit agreements, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Familiarity with affordable housing transactions and deals financed with HDC and HFA bonds, including expertise in IRC Section 42 tax credit equity transactions, is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Superior written and verbal communication skills are all required. JD required. NY Bar Admission required. Compensation includes salary ($160K-$220K), bonus and robust benefits package. Individuals with substantial growth potential should have a strong academic background and a minimum of ten years of real estate lending experience.

J. Sheppard Associates represents talented Attorneys and New York's top tier law firms.

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