SVP, Commercial Lending Counsel

New York Permanent $250,000 - $260,000 per year View Job Description
The SVP, Commercial Lending Counsel will support and lead the Bank's US Legal Department, providing advice on commercial real estate lending matters, credit, contracts, regulatory and various other banking activities.
  • Exciting opportunity to join a growing legal team
  • Role will focus on commercial lending transactional matters

About Our Client

US Branch of International Bank.

Job Description

The SVP, Commercial Lending Counsel will advise on a wide range of legal matters pertaining to the bank, including:

  • Advise the bank on a wide range of commercial lending matters pertaining to commercial real estate lending matters, credit and banking transactions
  • Advise on bank regulatory matters
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of credit and collateral documentation, confidentiality agreements, term sheets, commitment letters, assignments, amendments, and waivers
  • Overhaul commercial lending contract template system
  • Assist with the management of outside counsel
  • Work on special projects as assigned

The Successful Applicant

  • J.D. with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
  • NY State Bar admission
  • 6-10 years of experience with commercial real estate bank lending, finance transactions and credit matters gained at a top NYC law firm or at a top commercial bank
  • Strong experience in representing commercial lenders in real estate, banking and credit transactions
  • Experience with bank regulatory matters
  • Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Entrepreneurial with desire to grow career

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Great working environment
Contact
Jennifer Pettigrew
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6695234

Job summary

Function
Legal
Subsector
Legal Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jennifer Pettigrew
Job reference
JN-032025-6695234

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