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Commercial Finance Attorney
Senior | Secured Lending & Acquisition Financing | Rochester, NY | Full‑Time | In‑Office | $159,000–$192,000 | 1,800 Billable Hours (Alternate office option: Buffalo, NY)
Bryant Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential New York law firm. The attorney will be employed directly by the client law firm.
About the Opportunity
A respected Western New York business law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Attorney to join its established corporate and finance practice. This role is ideal for attorneys with substantial experience in commercial lending who want to handle sophisticated transactions while working in a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality legal work, client relationships, and long‑term career development.
You will negotiate complex credit facilities, advise lenders and borrowers on secured lending and acquisition financing, and work alongside highly respected attorneys on high‑value business transactions throughout New York and beyond.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary: $159,000–$192,000
- Relocation assistance available
- Sophisticated finance and M&A transactions
- Collaborative practice with direct partner mentorship
- No portable book of business required
- Opportunity to represent regional and national business clients
- Strong professional development and leadership opportunities
- Established firm with an excellent reputation in corporate and finance law
- Rochester or Buffalo office options
- Collegial culture focused on teamwork and client success
Key Responsibilities
- Represent lenders, borrowers, and corporate clients in commercial finance transactions.
- Draft, negotiate, and review credit agreements, security agreements, loan documents, and related financing instruments.
- Advise clients on secured lending transactions and commercial finance matters.
- Structure and negotiate financing aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
- Perform legal due diligence for financing transactions.
- Collaborate with corporate, tax, real estate, and securities attorneys.
- Identify legal risks and provide practical business‑focused solutions.
- Manage multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously.
- Develop trusted relationships with business clients and financial institutions.
- Stay current on finance laws and evolving market trends.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active admission to the New York State Bar or willingness to obtain admission.
- Minimum 6 years of commercial finance law experience.
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating credit and security agreements.
- Strong knowledge of commercial lending transactions.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Outstanding client relationship abilities.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Ability to manage sophisticated transactional matters independently.
Preferred:
- Experience with acquisition and M&A financing transactions.
- Large or mid‑sized law firm experience.
- Representation of financial institutions and commercial lenders.
- Experience leading complex financing transactions from inception through closing.
- Writing samples may be requested.
About the Client Firm
The hiring firm is an established business law practice recognized for providing sophisticated legal counsel to companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs. Attorneys enjoy a collaborative environment where teamwork, mentorship, and client service drive success.
The firm offers meaningful transactional work, long‑term career opportunities, and the resources necessary to build thriving legal practices.
Location: Rochester, New York
Rochester offers a strong business community, affordable housing, excellent schools, and a high quality of life. The region features vibrant arts districts, diverse dining, nearby Finger Lakes wine country, and year‑round outdoor recreation.
Alternate office option: Buffalo, NY — candidates may choose either location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The client employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
Staffing Agency Disclosure
This job is posted by Bryant Staffing Solutions on behalf of a confidential client. Ref#: BSS 25‑03534