About the position
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC is seeking a Banking and Finance/General Business Attorney with a minimum of five years of law firm or equivalent experience to bolster the firm's business and banking/finance practice. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code and will be adept at conducting due diligence, drafting loan and collateral documents that encumber both personal property and real estate, as well as loan modification agreements. Additionally, the attorney will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating loan and collateral documents for sophisticated borrower clients. In addition to banking and finance expertise, candidates should possess general corporate law experience, particularly in advising private companies on corporate governance matters and other general business issues. The firm values excellent academic credentials and seeks individuals with strong writing, analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Lateral attorneys at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll can expect to engage in a diverse array of sophisticated legal projects. The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where attorneys are integral members of a hardworking, close-knit team. Open communication is encouraged between partners and associates, providing lateral attorneys with ample opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals. Shuttleworth & Ingersoll is actively looking for experienced attorneys, from mid-level associates to partner level, who are interested in relocating or expanding their practice in a positive and collaborative legal atmosphere. With offices in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo/Cedar Falls, and Iowa City/Coralville, the firm is deepening its presence across the state and welcomes applicants looking to practice primarily in the Cedar Valley, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City regions. As a full-service law firm, Shuttleworth provides its attorneys with the resources necessary to meet all facets of their clients' legal needs while also offering exceptional opportunities for continued business development.
Responsibilities
- Support the firm's business and banking/finance practice.
- Conduct due diligence for corporate finance and commercial lending.
- Draft loan and collateral documents encumbering personal property and real estate.
- Draft loan modification agreements.
- Review and negotiate loan and collateral documents for sophisticated borrower clients.
- Advise private companies on corporate governance matters and general business issues.
Requirements
- At least five years of law firm or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code.
- Experience in conducting due diligence.
- Proficient in drafting loan and collateral documents.
- Experience in drafting loan modification agreements.
- Ability to review and negotiate complex loan and collateral documents.
- General corporate law experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Strong writing skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Communication skills.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
