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Fast-paced, growing law firm seeks a Law Clerk to provide legal support to firm partners who have responsibility over commercial business, finance, and real estate transactions. The position involves displaying initiative, good judgment, professionalism, following-through on different assignments with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines while using a keen sense of detail. This is a unique opportunity to learn and develop within a culture-forward firm. The job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
Responsibilities:
- Assist in representing the firm to provide expert legal guidance on a variety of real estate matters, including zoning/land use, real estate transactions, drafting/negotiating agreements of sale, settlements, title issues, litigation, easements, boundary line, co-owner disputes, foreclosure, and condemnations/eminent domain.
- Assist in providing legal advice related to land acquisition and development, including drafting contracts and related documents, commercial real estate loan transactions representing both lenders and borrowers, commercial office and retail leasing representing both landlords and tenants, and real estate development.
- Prepare and format initial drafts of contracts, legal research and correspondence.
- Assist in the preparation of loan documents, purchase agreements, deeds, and other conveyance documents, easements, general agreements and contracts.
- Assist with the closings of mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions.
- Apply analytical skills to identify and assist in resolving issues; proactively suggest appropriate solutions and recommendations to enhance final work product.
- Maintain corporate client records, files and policies.
- Review title reports, surveys and organizational documents.
- Prepare corporate documents for entity formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.
- Research, analyze and compile data and information to write reports regarding findings.
- Engage in direct communication with clients with respect to client intake and information gathering.
- Draft engagement letters and assist with client invoicing and expense recovery.
- Manage and organize client files in electronic database and paper / original file system from opening through closing of files.
- Provide legal research, drafting and reviewing support.
- Complete special projects, and other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent legal research and investigation skills.
- Excellent analytical and organization skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information.
- Knowledge of legal research and writing.
- Participation in Juris Doctor program.
- Working knowledge and competency with various case management software platforms.
- Ability to prepare memos and decisions.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize workload and assignments.
- Proficiency using Adobe PDF creator and editor.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office 365 suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Positive, proactive, professional attitude.
Liff, Walsh & Simmons is an equal-opportunity employer. If you are a highly skilled and motivated law student, we invite you to apply.
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Who's Hiring
- AECOM11
- Lockheed Martin7
- Fitch6
- Dechert LLP4
- Siemens Energy4
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Law & Legal Services
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial finance manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and scenario analysis
- Experience with ERP and financial planning systems such as SAP or Oracle
- CPA, CFA, or CIMA qualification preferred or required at senior levels
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills
Tips for Your Commercial Finance Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to FP&A depth
Commercial finance managers are expected to own forecasting and variance analysis, not just report numbers. Quantify the scale of budgets you've managed and call out the specific models you built, whether driver-based, rolling, or zero-based.
Lead with your business partnering wins
Hiring managers for this role care more about how you influenced a commercial decision than what tools you used. Describe a time you surfaced an insight that changed pricing, headcount, or investment allocation, and name the stakeholder level you worked with.
Target industries where your numbers translate
A commercial finance background in FMCG carries different weight than one in SaaS or healthcare. Filter openings by sector where your margin, revenue, or cost structure experience maps directly so your resume reads as immediately relevant, not a career pivot.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commercial finance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Most commercial finance manager interviews include a scenario where you walk through a P&L, a pricing decision, or a cost challenge. Prepare a real example in advance with numbers you can speak to confidently, covering the problem, your analysis, and the outcome.
Negotiate by anchoring to scope not title
When negotiating an offer, frame your ask around the size of budget ownership, number of business units supported, or complexity of the reporting cycle rather than the job title alone. Scope-based framing is more persuasive than market rate comparisons at this level.
Commercial Finance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commercial finance managers?
AECOM, Lockheed Martin, and Fitch are hiring the most commercial finance managers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in companies undergoing growth, restructuring, or increased commercial complexity.
How many commercial finance manager jobs are remote?
About 85% of commercial finance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the analytical and collaborative nature of the role. FP&A-focused and corporate finance positions tend to offer more flexibility, while roles with heavy on-site business partnering or plant-level finance responsibility are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a commercial finance manager?
Most commercial finance managers start in financial analysis, management accounting, or FP&A roles and build toward the manager level over several years. You'll want to develop strong modeling skills, gain exposure to commercial decision-making, and move into roles where you partner directly with sales, operations, or marketing teams rather than staying within a pure reporting function.
Can I get hired as a commercial finance manager without direct management experience?
Some employers will hire strong individual contributors into a commercial finance manager title, particularly at smaller companies or in high-growth environments where the role is more about analytical ownership than team management. Emphasizing your business partnering impact, the scale of budgets you've influenced, and any informal leadership such as mentoring analysts or leading cross-functional projects will strengthen your case.
What does the commercial finance manager interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial screening with HR or a finance recruiter, a technical interview covering financial modeling and business case analysis, and a final-round panel with senior finance leadership and sometimes commercial stakeholders. Many employers include a case study or take-home exercise where you analyze a P&L, build a forecast, or assess a pricing scenario and present your findings.
Where can I find and apply to commercial finance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to commercial finance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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