Senior Counsel-- Asset Based Lending

Overview

This role is for a Senior Counsel within a Corporate Governance organization, providing comprehensive legal support to a Business Credit group focused on asset-based lending transactions. The position is based in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA; Birmingham, AL; or North Carolina, with potential eligibility for remote work in select locations subject to approval.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex secured lending matters including asset-based lending.
• Manage negotiations, draft and update various legal forms.
• Advise the business on a wide range of legal issues related to asset-based lending.
• Perform significant and complex legal work, regularly interacting with management.
• Oversee legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within legal compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Manage expenses related to outside counsel and provide strategic direction on their engagement.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance.
• Network with external organizations to advance legal interests and maintain legal health of the corporation and its industry.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Typically 8+ years of industry-relevant legal experience.
• Significant experience in asset-based lending and secured transactions.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret and advise on regulations affecting asset-based lending.
• Proven ability to work effectively with internal business partners and outside counsel.
• Detail-oriented with strong judgment and risk awareness.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Legal compliance, consulting, and risk assessment.
• Business ethics, decision making, critical thinking.
• Effective communication and trust building.
• External resource management and influencing through expertise.
• Legal analysis, negotiation, and problem solving.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage with Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employee and spouse/child life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability protection.
• 401(k) plan with employer match, pension, and stock purchase plans.
• Dependent care reimbursement account.
• Backup child/elder care.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
• Educational assistance including select fully paid programs.
• Wellness program with financial incentives.
• Paid time off including maternity/parental leave, up to 11 paid holidays, 9 occasional absence days, and 15 to 25 vacation days depending on career level and years of service.

Location

Positions available in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA; Birmingham, AL; or North Carolina. Remote work may be approved for select geographic locations with requirements for a quiet, secure, and confidential home workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required.

Additional Information

• Employment visa sponsorship and STEM OPT participation are not provided for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
• This position is subject to regulatory requirements prohibiting hiring individuals with certain criminal histories.