Asset Finance and Leasing Counsel

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Asset Finance & Leasing Counsel to join their Financial Services team. This role involves providing legal support on a broad range of asset finance, equipment leasing, and secured financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate equipment finance agreements, lease agreements, and related asset finance documentation.
• Advise clients on equipment financing structures, including secured lending, leasing arrangements, and asset-based financing transactions.
• Support the structuring and documentation of commercial equipment finance transactions across various industries, including industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Provide legal guidance on credit risk, collateral structures, and security interests related to equipment and other financed assets.
• Collaborate with credit, underwriting, operations, and business teams to support equipment finance programs and transactional execution.
• Review and negotiate vendor, dealer, and financing program agreements related to equipment finance platforms.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance considerations applicable to asset finance and leasing activities.
• Assist with portfolio management issues, restructurings, amendments, and workout matters involving financed equipment and leased assets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in asset finance, equipment leasing, or secured lending transactions.
• Proven experience working on equipment financing transactions, including drafting and negotiating related agreements.
• Strong knowledge of secured financing structures, collateral documentation, and asset-based lending frameworks.
• Experience supporting commercial finance transactions involving industrial or capital equipment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with credit, business, and operational stakeholders.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in New York.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising industrial companies, equipment manufacturers, or equipment finance providers.
• Familiarity with vendor finance programs, dealer financing arrangements, and equipment leasing platforms.
• Experience supporting large equipment portfolios or structured asset finance transactions.
• Background working with financial institutions, leasing companies, or captive finance organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

• Licensed to practice law in New York is required.

Additional Information

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and prohibits discrimination or harassment on any protected basis.