City National Bank of Florida · 1 day ago
Legal Transactional Attorney
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCity National Bank of Florida is seeking a Legal Transactional Attorney to manage and oversee complex loan documentation processes. The role involves providing expert legal support throughout the loan lifecycle, focusing on capital markets transactions and ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies.
BankingCommercial LendingConsumer LendingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents for a wide range of commercial lending transactions, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies
Provide enhanced due diligence and expert review of documentation for capital markets loans, including syndicated and participation structures, to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to standard covenants
Review and assess loan documentation prepared by outside counsel, ensuring quality work product, compliance with bank standards, and no unauthorized changes to approved templates or covenants
Oversee post-closing activities, including collection of title documents, verification of executed agreements, and resolution of any discrepancies
Identify and address legal risks throughout the loan lifecycle, including amendments, waivers, and enforcement actions
Work closely with internal business units, external counsel, and counterparties to facilitate timely and accurate loan closings
Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, updating documentation standards and internal practices as needed
Utilize outside counsel performance assessments to drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of legal service delivery
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of experience in banking, finance, or related legal fields, with a strong emphasis on loan documentation and transactional work
Demonstrated expertise in commercial lending, secured transactions, and regulatory compliance
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
Prior in-house counsel experience at a financial institution
Familiarity with syndicated lending, capital markets transactions, and complex loan structures
Strong legal drafting and analytical skills
Ability to interpret and apply legal and regulatory requirements to complex transactions
Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
Company
City National Bank of Florida
City National Bank is a financial institution that offers banking products and services to businesses, healthcare, and individuals.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jorge Gonzalez
CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board
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Rafael Barrera Renault
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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