Gould & Ratner LLP
Overview
Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a lending and finance Partner to join its Corporate Practice. The lawyers in our Financial Services Industry Practice assist our banking and other financial services clients across the spectrum of complex lending and commercial finance transactions, including representing banks, other lenders, and borrowers in a variety of secured, mezzanine, and unsecured commercial loans, including asset-based, revolving and term loan facilities. As this role requires a substantial, portable book of business, we are also open to a small group or team. Candidates can look forward to a practice that will include handling all aspects of complex loan and financing transactions for sophisticated clients of all sizes and across industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an established attorney seeking to grow their book of business and join a collaborative team at a full-service, mid-sized law firm. More information and highlights about our Corporate Practice
can be found here - https://www.gouldratner.com/service-area/corporate Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of complex loan and financing transactions for sophisticated clients across industries. Qualifications
Significant experience with financing transactions of all sorts, representing both lenders and borrowers across a broad range of industries in complex financing and commercial finance matters 10+ years of substantive experience, including expertise in asset-based and cash-flow lending transactions, loan participations, multi-lender or multi-tranche lending transactions, permanent and bridge loans, and structuring and negotiating co-lender, subordination, and intercreditor arrangements Extensive experience preparing opinions and advising clients on strategic considerations for secured transactions Although not required, the ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing private lenders and other non-institutional lenders in complex lending transactions; excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external clients at all levels Experience with venture debt transactions and convertible debt transactions (both secured and unsecured) for venture-backed companies is a plus Current licensure: Illinois or Colorado, or licensure in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois or Colorado for comity, eligible to waive in, or willing to sit for an upcoming IL or CO bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements) Portable book of business required Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary Emphasis on professional and business development Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave Generous vacation, personal, and sick time allowance Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs Hybrid in-office/remote role; current policy requires attorneys to be in the office 10 days a month Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a lending and finance Partner to join its Corporate Practice. The lawyers in our Financial Services Industry Practice assist our banking and other financial services clients across the spectrum of complex lending and commercial finance transactions, including representing banks, other lenders, and borrowers in a variety of secured, mezzanine, and unsecured commercial loans, including asset-based, revolving and term loan facilities. As this role requires a substantial, portable book of business, we are also open to a small group or team. Candidates can look forward to a practice that will include handling all aspects of complex loan and financing transactions for sophisticated clients of all sizes and across industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an established attorney seeking to grow their book of business and join a collaborative team at a full-service, mid-sized law firm. More information and highlights about our Corporate Practice
can be found here - https://www.gouldratner.com/service-area/corporate Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of complex loan and financing transactions for sophisticated clients across industries. Qualifications
Significant experience with financing transactions of all sorts, representing both lenders and borrowers across a broad range of industries in complex financing and commercial finance matters 10+ years of substantive experience, including expertise in asset-based and cash-flow lending transactions, loan participations, multi-lender or multi-tranche lending transactions, permanent and bridge loans, and structuring and negotiating co-lender, subordination, and intercreditor arrangements Extensive experience preparing opinions and advising clients on strategic considerations for secured transactions Although not required, the ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing private lenders and other non-institutional lenders in complex lending transactions; excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external clients at all levels Experience with venture debt transactions and convertible debt transactions (both secured and unsecured) for venture-backed companies is a plus Current licensure: Illinois or Colorado, or licensure in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois or Colorado for comity, eligible to waive in, or willing to sit for an upcoming IL or CO bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements) Portable book of business required Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary Emphasis on professional and business development Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave Generous vacation, personal, and sick time allowance Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs Hybrid in-office/remote role; current policy requires attorneys to be in the office 10 days a month Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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