We are seeking an associate with three to five years of experience to join our industry-leading commercial finance practice in Philadelphia, Minneapolis or Sioux Falls. We represent a wide variety of institutional clients nationwide, including commercial banks, commercial finance companies, direct purchasers and private equity firms, investors and developers, and major non-profits. Qualified candidates should have a strong transactional background with experience working on a variety of complex commercial finance transactions including representing lenders and borrowers on syndicated and portfolio transactions. Understanding and working knowledge of Article 9 of the UCC and bankruptcy code is together with all phases of commercial finance transactions is required. Experience with workouts/restructuring, and/or M&A and private equity transactions is a plus. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment of a national law firm. Active bar license in PA, MN or SD is preferred. Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 600 lawyer firm with 15 offices across the U.S. and is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This Job Description describes the general content and requirements for the position. It is not an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements of the job; they may change from time to time and are dictated by the needs of the firm and the managers to whom the employee will report. Employment is at will. Ballard Spahr may change the functions and responsibilities of the position at any time, and it may reassign the employee to another department in its sole discretion. Not open to search firms at this time