Junior Transactional​/Banking Attorney

We are working with a mid-size, Columbia, SC based, boutique law firm having offices throughout the South Carolina, as well as in Charlotte, NC, and concentrating on construction law, real estate transactions, corporate transactions, mortgage banking, creditor services, insurance, health care law, and related litigation. The firm seeks a junior banking and transactional attorney (1-3 yrs.) who can assist with a variety of routine, but specialized banking and transactional tasks.

Expected compensation is $90,000 – $135,000/yr. The position is onsite; but remote work may be considered for an attorney located in Greenville or Charleston, SC, depending upon factors deemed relevant by the firm’s hiring partners.

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of transactional documents, including:
  • Loan agreements
  • Security instruments
  • Commercial contracts
• Support senior attorneys in managing banking and finance transactions from inception to closing.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on transactional, regulatory, and compliance issues.
• Participate in due diligence reviews and assist with transaction checklists and closing deliverables.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, and internal teams to ensure the smooth execution of transactions.
• Maintain organized files, track deadlines, and contribute to efficient workflow management.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or pending admission) to the bar in [relevant jurisdiction].
• 0–3 years of legal experience ("0" does not indicate a brand new attorney). Candidates from other practice areas with a strong interest in transactional and banking work are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn complex subject matter.
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a team-oriented environment.

Candidates may apply to this position on Linked In, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to  We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation s largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities.

We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.