About Cullen and Dykman LLP
Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality legal services to our clients while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Our collegial and dynamic work environment empowers attorneys, paralegals, and staff to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s continued success.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced C&I Finance Attorney with 4+ years of experience in commercial and industrial transactions, asset-based lending, leasing, and commercial finance. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex deals and provide strategic counsel to a diverse client base. You will serve as a primary point of contact for institutional lenders, regional banks, and corporate borrowers, managing complex C&I transactions from initial term sheet to post-closing compliance. Commercial real estate and other lending experiences are a plus.
The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), Florida-specific lending statutes, and the nuances of asset-based lending (ABL) and cash-flow-based credit facilities.
Job Duties:
• Prepare and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, and related real property agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, including term loans, revolving credit facilities, security agreements (UCC filings), guarantees, and intercreditor agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase/sale agreements and joint venture agreements.
• Manage due diligence, including title, survey, and lease review, as well as collateral matters for C&I loans (corporate structure, lien searches).
• Advise clients on transaction structures, collateral packages, and closing complex deals.
• Support leasing matters as needed.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of C&I commercial finance closings.
Requirements:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York and/or New Jersey Bar required; admission to the Florida Bar is a plus.
• 4+ years of transactional and/or commercial finance experience, specifically including C&I lending.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, and collaborate as a team player.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UCC Article 9 secured transactions strongly preferred.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $150,000-$220,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Excellent academic credentials
- Admission to the New York and/or New Jersey Bar
- Admission to the Florida Bar
- 4+ years of transactional and/or commercial finance experience, including C&I lending
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, and collaborate as a team player
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Familiarity with UCC Article 9 secured transactions
- Self-starter with attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
- Commercial real estate and other lending experience
What We Do
Cullen and Dykman is a full-service law firm providing legal counsel to commercial and institutional clients. Its attorneys advise on financial services, litigation, energy, transactions, regulatory matters and other complex legal needs, developing strategies informed by clients’ business models and long-term objectives. The firm emphasizes cost-effective, individualized solutions and represents clients ranging from closely held businesses to Fortune 500 companies, with offices across the Eastern United States.
