Commercial Finance Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP, a more than 750 lawyer firm with 18 offices across the U.S., is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our industry-leading finance practice with a preference for our Philadelphia office. We represent a wide variety of institutional clients nationwide, including commercial banks, commercial finance companies, direct purchasers and private equity firms, investors and developers, and major non-profits. Qualified candidates should have a strong transactional background with experience working on a variety of complex finance transactions including syndicated and portfolio transactions. Understanding and working knowledge of Article 9 of the UCC and bankruptcy code in all phases of commercial finance transactions is required. Experience with workouts/restructuring, and/or M&A and private equity transactions is a plus.

Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated entrepreneurial candidate to thrive in a collegial environment at a firm with a national profile and emphasis on mentoring, community engagement and professional development. An active bar license in the location for which you wish to be considered is required. The salary for this position is expected to be $230,000-$275,000.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

We are accepting submissions for this position from search firms with which we have active fee agreements in place. Please contact Molly Perkins at perkinsme@ballardspahr.com for candidate submissions.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Banking, Bankruptcy, Lending, Restructuring, UCC, Workouts