Corporate Lawyer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Corporate Attorney to join our growing organization. This role will serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, supporting strategic initiatives and ensuring sound legal and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in corporate and commercial law, with experience in equipment finance, leasing, and transactional matters.

The Corporate Attorney will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and contribute to developing scalable legal processes that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance across U.S. and Canadian business units, including support for commercial transactions, vendor and customer contracts, corporate governance, and compliance.

• Partner with executive and senior leaders to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with key business strategies and initiatives.

• Manage and coordinate outside counsel to ensure effective and efficient handling of specialized legal matters.

• Oversee due diligence and advise on the legal aspects of financing, syndications, and capital markets activities.

• Develop and enhance internal policies and procedures to strengthen compliance, governance, and risk management practices.

• Offer practical, solutions-oriented advice on contractual and dispute resolution matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, preferably within the financial services or equipment leasing sectors.

• Strong knowledge of equipment finance, leasing, collections, and syndication transactions.

• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.

• Demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership on strategic and operational matters.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with a pragmatic, business-focused mindset.