Description:

We are seeking an SBA attorney with applicable experience in all stages of loan making under the United States Small Business Administration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on-experience with commercial lending and loan closing. The SBA Attorney position will be working under the company's in-house General Counsel and will assist with a wide range of assignments and tasks that commonly arise in a fast-paced legal SBA environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review the loan commitment letter, underwriter loan write-up, and terms and conditions for consistency and compliance with Lender and SBA policy
Coordinate with closing team for compliant and expeditious closing
Review and assist with discrepancies on applicable reports (UCC search, judgment, bankruptcy and lien search, title report, flood search, etc.) and, where applicable, follow up with outside vendors to ensure receipt in a timely manner
Act as liaison with borrower counsel and title company for loan requirements
Review documents received from borrower for sufficiency and SBA compliance
Provide guidance to closing team, underwriting team, and paralegal staff
Provide management with status of loan closing efforts and receipt/non-receipt of pre-closing requirements on an ongoing basis
Work closely with processing, underwriting, closing and post-closing departments to insure closing in accordance with loan approval and compliance with SBA policy
Prepare loan documents for legal enforceability in respective jurisdictions and compliant with SBA policy
Oversee and coordinate loan closing and collection of executed loan documents
Direct escrow agent's actions, oversee and obtain evidence for disbursement of loan funds in accordance with loan approval and SBA regulations
Keep abreast of day-to-day policy and procedure and SBA SOP changes
Adhere to turn time requirements
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Admission to state bar in good standing
Minimum of 2 - 5 years SBA loan closing experience
Knowledge and direct experience with SBA compliance procedures and processes
Experience with SBA reviews and audits
Strong understanding of United States Small Business Administration's regulations and Standard Operating Procedures with related experience in all stages of loan making (origination, servicing, liquidation) is required
Experience with LaserPro is a plus
Proficient with MS Office suite
Good calendar management skills required
Ability to work in a challenging environment to achieve production goals
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills required
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally

Physical Demands:
The physical demands of the position are typical of those found in a traditional office environment. Employee will regularly be required to talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.