Senior Counsel - Finance
Western Alliance Bank•Phoenix, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
As Senior Counsel – Finance, you will support the Company’s Legal Department and business partners by providing legal advice and counsel on commercial lending and related credit matters. You will contribute to the broader legal practice by advising on practice-specific business transactions and partnering with internal stakeholders to support the implementation and administration of legal and regulatory requirements impacting the Company’s lending business and credit administration.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor Degree required.
- 5+ years of related experience in Legal.
- Active license to practice law in California.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of a broad spectrum of commercial finance transactions (such as commercial real estate, C&I, ABL, public finance, warehouse lending, technology, bioscience, healthcare, agriculture, resort finance, equipment finance, others), including deal structuring, origination, workout, and enforcement; special assets experience a plus.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of secured transactions, Uniform Commercial Code (particularly Articles 9 and 12), and real property law.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Expert organizational and time management skills; thorough, detail-oriented, able to prioritize and handle multiple matters concurrently.
- Expert speaking and writing communication skills; drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to synthesize legal research and concepts and translate into practical business guidance.
Nice To Haves
- special assets experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and counsel on commercial lending and related credit matters, including structuring, diligence, drafting, and negotiation of transaction documentation (bilateral and syndicated; real and personal property secured).
- Advise business lines and internal support functions on applicable legal and regulatory requirements; provide timely legal updates and guidance to support compliant operations.
- Support the development, implementation, and administration of credit- and lending-related policies, procedures, and quality control programs.
- Partner with other Legal team members on business transactions, operational issues, and cross-functional projects, including strategic initiatives and product support.
- Manage and oversee outside counsel and other legal resources in connection with lending matters, including loan origination support and dispute/collection or special assets matters, as needed.
- Perform legal research and analysis and translate findings into practical, risk-based recommendations for business stakeholders.
- Support department and company initiatives as needed.
- Oversee the work of assigned attorney or non-attorney staff to support delivery of quality legal services, as applicable.
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- an ownership stake in the company
- medical and dental insurance
- time off
- a great 401k matching program
- tuition assistance program
- an employee volunteer program
- a wellness program
- opportunity to bolster business knowledge
- learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances
- invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
