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Financial Services Transactions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Baltimore, MD 21202 • $205,000 to $235,000 / yr • 10/9/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Financial Services Transactions Associate Attorney

Baltimore, MD

Direct Counsel is seeking a Financial Services Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join an established and nationally recognized Financial Services Transactions practice. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career finance attorney to gain sophisticated transactional experience while working toward becoming a key member of a respected team.

The attorney will work with banks, non-bank lenders, and lessors on financing transactions and will have hands-on involvement throughout the deal process, including structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out:

  • Join an established, nationally recognized financial services team

  • Gain hands-on experience representing banks, lenders, and lessors

  • Work on sophisticated financing transactions from structuring through closing

  • Develop experience with loan agreements, lease agreements, security documents, and related transaction documents

  • Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and grow into a key member of the practice

  • Collaborative environment with strong opportunities for professional development

  • Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience representing banks, non-bank lenders, and/or lessors in financing transactions

  • Experience with loan, lease, and security documents

  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Self-motivated and hardworking

  • Maryland Bar admission required, or ability to sit for the Maryland Bar and obtain admission promptly

Compensation: $205,000-$235,000, depending on experience and qualifications.