Banking Transactions Attorney (3‑7 yrs.)
Base pay range: $135,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
We are working with a mid-size, Columbia, SC based, boutique law firm having offices throughout South Carolina, as well as in Charlotte, NC, and concentrating on construction law, real estate transactions, corporate transactions, mortgage banking, creditor services, insurance, health care law, and related litigation. The firm seeks an experienced banking transactions attorney (3‑7 yrs. experience) who can assist with complex banking transactions tasks. The position is onsite; but remote work may be considered for an attorney located in Greenville or Charleston, SC, depending upon factors deemed relevant by the firm’s hiring partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate documentation for a variety of credit and financial product transactions, including the following.
Term loans and revolving credit facilities
Asset-based lending
Structured credit products
Derivatives and hedging arrangements
Intercreditor and subordination agreements
Manage deal processes, including coordinating with clients, lenders, counterparties, and internal teams.
Conduct legal research and prepare analyses on regulatory, transactional, and market developments affecting credit and financial products.
Assist with due diligence, transaction structuring, and closing mechanics.
Provide practical, business‑oriented advice to clients in real time.
Mentor junior associates and contribute to knowledge‑sharing within the team.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in [relevant jurisdiction]
Three to seven (3–7) years of experience in finance, credit, structured products, or related transactional work
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex documents and competing priorities
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
High level of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail
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