SVP, Commercial Lending Counsel

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.

Client Details

US Branch of International Bank.

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

Profile

• 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

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Great working environment

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.