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Posted Date
11/25/2024
Description
Description:
We are seeking an associate with 3-6 years of experience to join our industry-leading finance practice in any of our 15 offices nationwide, with a preference for our Philadelphia, Minneapolis, New York, Baltimore, and DC offices. 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 professional growth in a collegial environment of a national law firm. Active bar in the location for which you wish to be considered is preferred.
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.
Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 600 lawyer firm and is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.
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