Lending Attorney, Associate General Counsel

This position is part of a three-lawyer team within the Office of General Counsel who act as trusted advisors to client-facing bankers and other stakeholders on lending transactions and help manage legal and documentation risk for the bank. The team provides legal support on secured and unsecured loan facilities for the Commercial Banking and US Private Banking groups in the US. This position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel in charge of lending transactions. Responsibilities include:Analysis and advice on structural, collateral and risk issues.Structure, draft, negotiate and review middle market, small cap, asset-based, corporate and private banking loan and collateral documentation, including credit agreements, promissory notes, guaranty agreements, security agreements, pledge agreements, account control agreement, amendments, consents and waivers.Draft and review ancillary documents such as non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, non-reliance letters, payoff letters and release letters.Review of syndicated loan facilities as a co-lender or participant.Provide advice on workout credits.Escalate issues as appropriate and share potential concerns and issues with senior management and other stakeholders.This is not a real estate, bankruptcy, or compliance position, although some bankruptcy experience is a plus.