Join a mid-size firm doing sophisticated lending, real estate, and finance deals for financial institutions.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Hunter Dahlstrom Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button
and sending us your resume. Salary: $165,000 - $225,000 per year
A bit about us:
We’re a business- and financial-services practice that doesn’t do fluff. At Gebhardt & Smith, we represent banks, funds, leasing companies, and commercial borrowers across the U.S. Our transaction group handles everything from syndicated credit facilities and real estate lending to SBA work, equipment financing, workouts, and restructurings.
You’ll be among attorneys who are comfortable with complexity, on tight timelines, and who value high standards. We have offices in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia—and our footprint opens doors into banking and commercial finance clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Apply here and contact Hunter Dahlstrom directly for details at hunter@jobot.com or 248.636.2434 (direct cell #)
Why join us?
Work on nationally relevant, high-stakes finance and real estate deals.
Opportunity to lead or co-lead transactional matters (not just subordinate work).
High responsibility and visibility from day one.
Clear path to equity or partner, based on performance.
Competitive benefits: healthcare, 401(k), PTO, CLE support, flexibility on hybrid/remote work (as needed by deal flow).
Collegial culture—senior attorneys are accessible, mentorship matters, your voice is heard.
Job Details
You will:
Serve as lead or key co-counsel on commercial finance, lending, and real estate transactions (construction, acquisition, development, term, mini-perm, permanent).
Work on restructurings, workouts, collateral enforcement, foreclosures, and distressed debt matters.
Collaborate with banking clients and internal stakeholders (lenders, borrowers, funds).
Oversee junior associates, delegate tasks, and review work.
Stay current on regulatory, tax, UCC, and securities developments that impact commercial finance.
Participate in business development—cultivate relationships in the financial and lending community.
What you bring (must-haves):
4–8 years (or more) of experience in transactional banking, commercial finance, real estate lending, or related work.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional issues; familiarity with UCC, securities, state and federal lending law.
Excellent academic credentials and strong work ethic.
Ability to manage multiple deals, priorities, and high volume.
Comfortable interfacing with clients and taking ownership.
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