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We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support commercial lending matters in Naperville, Illinois. This Contract position focuses on representing the lender throughout the life cycle of loan transactions, from document preparation through final closing. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, precision in drafting, and the ability to manage multiple files while protecting the lender's legal and business interests.
Job Responsibility
Lead lender-side commercial loan closings from initial file review through funding, ensuring each transaction progresses efficiently and accurately
Prepare, revise, and negotiate core lending documents, including credit agreements, promissory notes, security instruments, guaranties, and related closing materials
Conduct legal due diligence by analyzing organizational records, authority documentation, title and survey matters, environmental reports, lien issues, and other transaction-related materials
Assess legal and structural concerns involving borrowers, collateral, and deal terms, and recommend practical solutions that reduce exposure while preserving the lender’s position
Oversee the closing process by maintaining detailed checklists, coordinating with internal and external parties, and confirming all conditions precedent are satisfied before disbursement
Review covenant and compliance provisions within financing arrangements to help ensure loan structures align with applicable requirements and risk standards
Communicate regularly with business partners, opposing counsel, and closing participants to resolve outstanding issues and keep transactions on schedule
Requirements
Active license to practice law and ability to perform attorney responsibilities in a services environment that requires careful attention to detail
Demonstrated experience handling commercial lending transactions on behalf of lenders, with a strong background in loan closings
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex loan documentation with careful attention to legal detail and business objectives
Strong understanding of due diligence review, including entity documents, collateral matters, title considerations, and lien priority analysis
Experience identifying transactional risk and advising on protections that support sound lending decisions
Knowledge of commercial lending, mortgage financing, mortgage lending, and small business or SBA-related lending matters
Excellent organizational, communication, and file management skills, with the ability to balance multiple active transactions effectively