Attorney - C&I Lending Transactional Finance

Company: Cullen and Dykman
Location: Uniondale
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Cullen and Dykman LLP Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality legal services to our clients while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Our collegial and dynamic work environment empowers attorneys, paralegals, and staff to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s continued success. What You’ll Do We are seeking an experienced C&I Finance Attorney with 5 years of experience in commercial and industrial transactions, asset based lending, leasing, and commercial finance. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex deals and provide strategic counsel to a diverse client base. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, and related real property agreements. • Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, including term loans, revolving credit facilities, security agreements (UCC filings), guarantees, and intercreditor agreements. • Draft, review, and negotiate purchase/sale agreements and joint venture agreements. • Manage due diligence, including title, survey, and lease review, as well as collateral matters for C&I loans (corporate structure, lien searches). • Advise clients on transaction structures, collateral packages, and closing complex deals. • Support leasing matters as needed. • Manage and coordinate all aspects of C&I commercial finance closings. What You’ll Bring • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with excellent academic credentials. • Admission to the New York Bar required; admission to the New Jersey and Florida Bars is a plus. • 5–7 years of transactional and/or commercial finance experience, specifically including C&I lending. • Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently, multi task effectively, and collaborate as a team player. • Excellent writing and communication skills. • Familiarity with UCC Article 9 secured transactions strongly preferred. • Self-starter with attention to detail and a proactive work ethic. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $160,000-$190,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. How to Apply If you are motivated to grow your career in commercial finance and transactional law, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume by clicking “Apply.” Equal Employment Opportunity Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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