Corporate Attorney

Corporate Attorney

PEAC Solutions provides equipment financing and capital lending solutions to keep businesses thriving. We are the world’s largest independent equipment leasing company. As we continue to expand our global footprint and market share, we are looking for talented individuals who want to be a part of this successful journey.

At PEAC, we work together to make a lasting impact on our customers, our partners and each other. With a group this passionate, our successes come with plenty of reward and celebration. And in our collaborative team environment, everyone has an impactful voice. This position reports to the General Counsel and will provide legal and compliance support to the Company’s legal department. This is a hybrid position working in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office 3 days a week with 2 days a week remote.

Essential Functions:

• Junior-level in-house position required immediately to provide support to the corporate legal department.
• This position will primarily focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for all areas of the organization.
• Responsible for advising business segments on legal issues related to commercial transactions (which may include advice regarding origination, asset/account management, portfolio administration, customer service, collections, and credit support activities).
• Review and analyze business practices and proposals for compliance with federal and 50 state laws regarding the following areas of law and products: servicing, collections (state and federal), repossessions, bankruptcy, remarketing, commercial financing products, and equipment lease financing laws.
• Represent legal department in cross-functional teams and task forces formed to implement new business or legal initiatives and work with other departments to resolve issues.
• Assist with compliance audit preparedness and assist with regulatory filings.
• Firm grasp of Uniform Commercial Code Article 2A and Article 9 and rules relating to security interest attachment, perfection, and priority.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
• Support initiatives of the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have a Juris doctor (JD), Pennsylvania and New Jersey admission preferred, and have mature judgment, excellent analytical, communication, diplomatic, legal research and writing skills.
• Understanding of the financial services industry – including an ability to understand all facets of financial services, such as leasing, secured lending and asset management.
• Three to five years in relevant commercial and corporate transaction experience at a large law firm, regulatory/governmental agency, or corporate legal department. Leasing/financial industry/banking sector is preferred.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Compliance mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within an organization.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and a working style that is accessible, direct, transparent, and collaborative.
• Possess the ability to work independently or with all levels of the organization and work across teams and business functions.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication ability.
• Possess strong financial acumen.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package along with an excellent benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, flexible spending, and generous paid time off.

PEAC Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.