Legal Counsel—Equipment Finance

International Motors, LLC • Lisle, IL

5d • $154,400 - $231,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), the finance arm of International Motors, LLC, is seeking an attorney to provide legal support across all product lines as NFC works toward becoming a leading captive finance company in the United States. The role supports strategic decisions, compliance matters, risk assessment, product and service development, and training. It reports to the General Counsel of NFC and is located in Lisle, Illinois, USA.

The position supports commercial equipment financing products and transactions, advises business stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters, and contributes to corporate governance and cross-functional initiatives. It also manages outside counsel and other external advisors.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree (JD).
• At least 5 years of experience as an attorney.
• At least 1 year of lead experience.
• Legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States; the employer does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.
• Direct work experience negotiating contracts and documenting financing transactions.
• Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, and ability to explain complex issues clearly and accurately to non-legal audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance, integrity, and quality.
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and make on-the-spot risk decisions.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively across the organization.
• Self-directed, solution-focused approach, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results.
• Ability to strategically guide the organization through change and inspire others to participate in problem solving.
• Knowledge and experience with key legal trends that impact the business.
• Ability to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and provide guidance with confidence.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues worldwide and across cultures.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in commercial transactions, preferably equipment leasing and financing, in both law-firm practice and in-house settings.
• Legal expertise in one or more of the following: UCC Article 2A and Article 9 transactions; marketing of vehicle financing; regulatory and compliance issues; electronic documents and data privacy; autonomous and/or electric vehicle financing; insurance; electronic signatures and/or e-chattel paper; securitization.
• Willingness to branch out and gain experience in other legal areas.
• Creativity in providing alternative legal strategies and structures.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask and manage projects with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support sales, operations, credit, capital markets, treasury, and other business functions in developing, implementing, and revising legal policies, procedures, and documentation for commercial truck, tractor, trailer, bus, specialized transportation, and commercial equipment financing products in the United States.
• Negotiate and document commercial lending, leasing, syndication, warehouse, capital markets, working capital, retail finance, and wholesale transactions.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance, including state finance company licensing, FCPA, competition law, anti-money laundering, know-your-customer, data privacy, and commercial finance regulations; support related training and policy development.
• Provide legal support for management, restructuring, workout, recovery, and enforcement of troubled transactions, as well as litigation and bankruptcy oversight.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, confidentiality, and service agreements, lease and loan amendments, and other documents.
• Advise business stakeholders on strategic initiatives, new products and services, operational processes, risk management, and emerging legal and regulatory developments.
• Support corporate governance and internal policies and procedures, including contract management, records retention, and other legal department initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects concerning business growth, operational efficiency, digital transformation, regulatory developments, and continuous improvement.
• Manage outside counsel and other external advisors, including oversight of legal spend, project management, and alignment with company objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree