Job Description
Job Description:
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This position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, lenders, developers, investors, business owners, title companies, and senior attorneys on a broad range of banking, commercial real estate, title, and corporate transactions.
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The successful candidate will play a significant role in all phases of transactions, from initial due diligence and contract drafting through closing and post-closing matters. The position provides substantial responsibility, client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth within a sophisticated transactional practice.
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Primary Areas of Practice
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Banking and Commercial Finance
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· Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements, deeds of trust, and related financing documents.
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· Represent lenders and borrowers in commercial lending transactions.
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· Conduct due diligence reviews, including entity authority and collateral matters.
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· Review and analyze UCC, tax lien, and judgment searches.
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· Coordinate loan closings and post-closing requirements.
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Commercial Real Estate
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· Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, declarations, restrictive covenants, and development agreements.
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· Assist clients with acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development projects.
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· Review surveys, zoning materials, due diligence reports, and entitlement matters.
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· Coordinate commercial real estate closings and related transaction documents.
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· Advise clients regarding real estate ownership, development, and operational issues.
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Title Examination and Title Insurance
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· Review and analyze title commitments, title searches, recorded instruments, and real property liens for commercial real estate and lending transactions.
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· Analyze and resolve title defects, encumbrances, easements, and survey issues.
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· Draft title objection letters and curative documents.
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· Assist with satisfying title commitment requirements and obtaining title insurance policies and endorsements.
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· Coordinate with title companies, lenders, surveyors, and closing agents.
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Corporate and Business Transactions
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· Form and maintain corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business entities.
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· Draft operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, and corporate governance documents.
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· Prepare commercial contracts and business agreements.
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· Assist with mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other business transactions.
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· Advise clients regarding governance, operational, and general business matters.
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Qualifications Required
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· Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
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· Licensed to practice law in Tennessee and in good standing, or able to obtain Tennessee admission within six months of hire.
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· Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
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· Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
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· Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
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· Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills.
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Preferred
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· One to three years of experience in commercial real estate, title, banking, finance, or corporate transactions. Recent graduates with relevant clerkship or internship experience will also be considered.
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· Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and closing documents.
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· Familiarity with commercial lending transactions and entity formations.
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· Working knowledge of Tennessee real estate and business law.
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· Familiarity with SoftPro.
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Desired Attributes
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· Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
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· Practical problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
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· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
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· Interest in business development and building lasting client relationships.
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· Desire to develop a long-term practice in transactional law.
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Additional Information
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· Occasional local travel to closings and client meetings may be required.
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· Any offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory conflicts check and background check.
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