Financial Services Attorney (2-3 years)

Job Description

Job Description

Junior Financial Services Associate Attorney – Nashville, TN

Location : Nashville, TN

Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Financial Services Associate to join a nationally recognized law firm with a strong and growing finance practice in Nashville. This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated associate to gain hands-on experience within a close-knit team that offers meaningful mentorship, collaborative deal work, and long-term career growth.

The firm’s Financial Services Group represents a broad range of clients—including banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers—in complex commercial finance matters across a wide array of industries. The incoming associate will immediately contribute to active deals and work closely with partners and senior attorneys on a variety of financing transactions.

Responsibilities :

Represent lenders and borrowers in the structuring, documentation, negotiation, and closing of a variety of finance transactions, including :

Asset-based lending

Real estate-secured loans

Cash flow lending

Draft, review, and revise credit agreements, loan documents, security agreements, and related legal instruments

Support due diligence reviews and coordinate closings

Collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s business, real estate, and financial services groups

Maintain direct client interaction and participate in strategy discussions

Qualifications :

JD from an accredited law school and admission to (or eligibility to waive into) the Tennessee Bar

Approximately 2–3 years of legal experience with a focus on finance transactions

Prior experience representing financial institutions or borrowers in commercial lending matters

Strong drafting and communication skills

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously

A team player who is intellectually curious and driven to grow professionally

Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Nashville, TN area prior to start

Why Join This Firm?

Work as part of a collaborative team with a long-standing and successful practice

Access to top-tier clients and sophisticated transactional work

A firm culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and internal advancement

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (~$200,000 - $300,000 DOE)