Attorney- Commercial Equipment Finance

Truist Bank•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner. Serve as a technical expert in particular area(s) of specialization. Truist is seeking an attorney with mid-level experience to join its Legal Department to support its commercial equipment finance business, Truist Equipment Finance Corp. and Truist Leasing Corp. (the “Equipment Finance Group”). The successful candidate will join a team of professionals providing legal support for the Equipment Finance Group. The role will provide an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to play a leading role in providing legal support for Truist’s commercial equipment finance business. The support of the Equipment Finance Group involves providing legal advice and services to management and staff within the Equipment Finance Group on all legal aspects for Truist’s commercial equipment leasing and finance business. Legal support will include: (i) drafting, reviewing and negotiation of non-standard legal documentation with customers, vendors and funders; (ii) continuous updating of standard legal documentation; (iii) coordination with and supervision of external attorneys; (iv) undertaking legal research and analysis as required or assigned; (v) remaining informed and knowledgeable of the U.S. equipment finance industry and of legislation, regulations and court cases/decisions affecting the Equipment Finance Group; (vi) drafting and/or reviewing of Truist risk management policies and procedures; (vii) management of and assistance with legal training projects; and (vii) other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

a JD from and accredited law school, excellent academic credentials, and current membership in good standing with a state bar
5-10 years of relevant commercial equipment finance experience at a law firm and/or in-house law department
a demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge of the areas of commercial equipment loan and lease financing
an ability to collaborate with Legal Department colleagues and staff and to manage and partner with external counsel
self-starter organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines in fast-paced financial services environment
strong analytical skills and the ability to balance business needs with legal risks
excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on contract drafting abilities
a readiness to develop legal skills and expand legal knowledge into new substantive areas of the law

Nice To Haves

experience working in a financial services institution or equipment finance business is preferred

Responsibilities

drafting, reviewing and negotiation of non-standard legal documentation with customers, vendors and funders
continuous updating of standard legal documentation
coordination with and supervision of external attorneys
undertaking legal research and analysis as required or assigned
remaining informed and knowledgeable of the U.S. equipment finance industry and of legislation, regulations and court cases/decisions affecting the Equipment Finance Group
drafting and/or reviewing of Truist risk management policies and procedures
management of and assistance with legal training projects
other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.
Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.
As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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