Finance Partner

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Buffalo, NY

Finance Partner

Partner

5-20 yrs required

No

A law firm seeks an experienced Finance Partner to join its Corporate and Finance practice group in Buffalo, NY. This role involves leading high-profile finance transactions, including complex commercial finance deals. The firm offers a collaborative environment aimed at helping professionals and clients grow together.

Duties:

• Represent a diverse array of clients, including lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and institutional investors, in a wide range of commercial finance transactions.
• Handle both secured and unsecured financing transactions, including asset-based finance, cash flow finance, senior and subordinated debt, mezzanine, and leveraged acquisition financing.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on structured finance, private credit, and direct lending transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review key finance-related documents such as inter-creditor agreements, loan agreements, and opinion letters.
• Collaborate with other practice areas to offer clients comprehensive legal solutions for complex transactions.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial finance law.
• Proven expertise in negotiating and structuring secured and unsecured finance transactions.
• Strong experience with commercial mortgage transactions, leveraged acquisitions, cross-border financings, and senior and subordinated debt.
• Ability to provide legal support to a variety of financial institutions, including banks, servicers, and non-traditional lenders.
• Familiarity with and international finance markets.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (New York).

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and legal research abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions concurrently.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration across practice groups.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Pension plan and flexible spending accounts.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance attorney to join a prestigious team and lead significant transactions in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Apply through our recruiting firm for exclusive consideration of this role!