Associate General Counsel (SVP)

About the Organization Manufacturers Bank was formed by a group of banking entrepreneurs in June 1962. Our scope is to serve the specialized needs of California middle-market businesses, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, and service companies, including small businesses and professionals.

Our mission is to be “the bank of choice” for middle market and professional service companies by establishing long term customer relationships and loyalty, providing superior products and services through a core of highly skilled and seasoned bankers.
To achieve our mission to be the ‘bank of choice’ for middle market and professional services companies, we are focused on our vision to be the premier California regional business bank that can provide the sophistication and expertise of a larger institution with the personal ‘high touch’ services of a smaller bank.

Specialties:

Commercial Loans and Lines of Credit, Asset-Based Financing, SBA Loans, and Specialized Financing, Real Estate Loans, Cash Management Services, International Services

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Member of the Bank’s Legal Department, providing analysis and counsel on legal and policy issues in the Bank. Lead attorney responsible for providing legal support for the Bank’s loan portfolio.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assists in performing the following, or performs subject to supervision and review:

Drafting and/or reviewing documentation for commercial and real estate loan transactions, loan syndications and participations, construction loans, letters of credit and other credit-related services.

Supporting and advising business line, loan documentation departments and management on loan documentation and loan structuring matters.

Negotiating loan documents with opposing counsel.

Drafting, maintaining and enhancing template credit related agreements based on industry and legal best practices.

Staying informed of legal and industry developments, participating in peer bank meetings, and advising management and lines of business on evolving best practices.

Identifying and evaluating compliance and other regulatory matters related to credit transactions.

Supporting Special Assets Department in handling of loan defaults and workouts.

Assisting in the negotiating and drafting of Bank leases.

Performing other legal-related duties for the Bank as assigned by General Counsel and based on career growth interests.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Minimum 5 years experience representing financial institutions in secured and unsecured commercial loan transactions.
• Familiarity with various forms of commercial/real estate lending and lending related documentation, including cash flow lending, acquisition finance, asset-based loan transactions, loan participations, security agreements, guaranties, subordination agreements, SNDAs and lease estoppels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Associate General Counsel (SVP)

Open Date 7/26/2021

Location Corporate Headquarters – Los Angeles

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCPA Disclosure None Specified 

This position is currently accepting applications.

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