Santander Bank, N.A. · 1 week ago
Commercial Lending Legal Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expSantander Bank, N.A. is a global leader in financial services, committed to fostering employee growth and development. They are seeking a Commercial Lending Legal Associate to provide legal advice on commercial lending and distressed assets, prepare legal documentation, and collaborate with internal clients to resolve issues efficiently.
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Responsibilities
Provides legal advice to internal clients on issues related to distressed commercial real estate loans
Prepares, negotiates and reviews legal notices, restructuring documentation and other agreements related to defaulted loans
Collaborates with internal clients to analyze and resolve defaulted loans in a cost-effective manner
Prepares default, demand, acceleration and other legal notices. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates documentation of loan restructures, forbearances and settlements
Analyzes lender liability risk and negotiates with borrowers to resolve disputes
Retains and manages external counsel for workout matters, including providing strategic direction and controlling costs
Provides ongoing reporting on litigation caseload
Acts as legal/technical expert providing advice, insights and solutions to clients and consultants on applicable legal/technical and compliance issues affecting strategies, programs, plans (design and operations), and practices
Analyzes key policy, legislative and legal developments and issues, and shares advice, insights and solutions with internal and external clients
Researches relevant legal issues and technical and industry specific topics
Reviews current developments in the area of legal/technical expertise, prepares complex technical analyses and develops advice, insights, and solutions
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD)
Active licensed attorney and member of NY state bar in good standing
5+ years experience working in a private law firm or equivalent in-house practice
Familiarity with New York multifamily real estate market and various housing code laws and regulations
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to senior executives and other senior leaders
Expertise handling government and regulatory enforcement actions that involve civil and criminal inquiries directed at large corporations operating in highly regulated industries
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Desire and aptitude to work in a collaborative environment on a team of high-performing legal professionals
Strong ability to identify and solve complex problems
Ability to present information clearly and effectively in written and oral form
Ability to develop strategy and tactics for complex, high profile matters
Preferred
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education
Company
Santander Bank, N.A.
At Santander Bank, it’s our mission to help people and businesses prosper.
5001-10000 employees
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