Associate or Senior Attorney (Banking Practice Group)

Description WE ARE GROWING! Founded in 1965, Messerli Kramer is a Top 20 Minnesota law firm with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Plymouth. We have a hard-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal services. With an emphasis on building lasting relationships with our clients, our professionals take the time to listen and understand legal issues within the larger framework of the business as a whole. We are seeking a Senior Associate or Lateral Attorney for our downtown Minneapolis office to practice in the area of commercial banking. Successful candidates will have seven plus years of substantive experience in wide array of commercial banking transactions, including drafting and negotiating complex loan documentation, reviewing due diligence materials, including the diligence material for real estate and asset-based lending transactions. Candidates should also have substantive experience in construction lending, financing for land development and ideally affordable housing tax credit lending experience. Compensation and Bonus Information Base compensation will vary based on level of experience and practice specialty. Compensation range $185,000-250,000 . Attorneys are also eligible for monthly, quarterly and/or annual bonus incentives based on performance. Laterals with a book of business are encouraged to apply, but not necessary . Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance HSA & FSA Accounts Employer Contribution to HSA if enrolled in High Deductible Health Insurance plan 401K, with 4% company contribution (after completion of 1 year of service) Paid time off Paid Leaves Paid company holidays Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Monthly reimbursement for Parking and cell phone Annual Marketing & Business Development budget provided Bar license and CLE reimbursements Building amenities include: onsite restaurants & onsite free gym Hybrid Remote Schedule Apply online or email [email protected] and provide resume. Messerli Kramer is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 612.672.3600 or email [email protected]. Requirements A highly motivated individual with significant experience to advise on complex financial transactions, oversee and manage loan document drafting and due diligence review and thrive in a fast paced constant changing environment. Must have a deep understanding of banking and finance, real estate and regulatory laws with a strong preference to candidates with affordable housing tax credit experience. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to advise on issues related to structuring transactions, negotiating and managing complex financial transactions, and ability to multi-task and adapt as needed to work flow. Must be analytical with attention to detail, solid drafting skills, strong commercial banking experience, and good academic and professional credentials. The successful candidate will also possess the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, while working collaboratively with the rest of the team on projects. Must be licensed to practice law in MN. This is a great opportunity to become part of a talented team in a great work environment. We are looking for dynamic talent to deliver high quality legal work, service growth in our practice, and positively influence our culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefit program.