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Banking Transactions Special Counsel (7-15 yrs.)
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Banking Transactions Special Counsel (7-15 yrs.)
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Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
Executive Legal Recruiter | Attorney | Author and Independent Scholar We are working with a mid-size, Columbia, SC based, boutique law firm having offices throughout the 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 expected compensation is $160,000 - $210,000/yr. 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
Lead drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documentation for a wide range of credit and finance transactions, including the following.
Term and revolving credit facilities
Asset-based lending
Private credit transactions
Intercreditor and subordination arrangements
Amendments, waivers, and restructurings
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, lenders, and counterparties.
Manage deal processes from initial structuring through closing, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery.
Provide strategic, commercially focused advice on credit structures, market terms, and risk allocation.
Oversee due diligence, supervise junior associates, and contribute to internal training and knowledge development.
Monitor legal and market developments affecting credit and lending practices and advise clients accordingly.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in [relevant jurisdiction]
Seven to fifteen (7–15) years of experience in credit, leveraged finance, private credit, or related transactional work
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions and client relationships
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and efficiently
Proven ability to mentor and supervise junior attorneys
High level of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail
Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to dadler@hirecounsel.com. We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.
About Hire Counsel Hire Counsel is an agile legal talent company. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Legal Services and Law Practice
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This range is provided by Hire Counsel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
Executive Legal Recruiter | Attorney | Author and Independent Scholar We are working with a mid-size, Columbia, SC based, boutique law firm having offices throughout the 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 expected compensation is $160,000 - $210,000/yr. 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
Lead drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documentation for a wide range of credit and finance transactions, including the following.
Term and revolving credit facilities
Asset-based lending
Private credit transactions
Intercreditor and subordination arrangements
Amendments, waivers, and restructurings
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, lenders, and counterparties.
Manage deal processes from initial structuring through closing, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery.
Provide strategic, commercially focused advice on credit structures, market terms, and risk allocation.
Oversee due diligence, supervise junior associates, and contribute to internal training and knowledge development.
Monitor legal and market developments affecting credit and lending practices and advise clients accordingly.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in [relevant jurisdiction]
Seven to fifteen (7–15) years of experience in credit, leveraged finance, private credit, or related transactional work
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions and client relationships
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and efficiently
Proven ability to mentor and supervise junior attorneys
High level of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail
Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to dadler@hirecounsel.com. We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.
About Hire Counsel Hire Counsel is an agile legal talent company. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Legal Services and Law Practice
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South Carolina, United States .
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