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U.S. Bank · 1 day ago

Commercial Equipment Finance Attorney

Gresham, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$133K/yr - $157K/yr

5+ years exp

U.S. Bank is a leading financial institution seeking a Commercial Equipment Finance Attorney to join their Equipment Finance Legal Team. The attorney will provide legal support on various issues related to commercial equipment leases, loans, and software financing, while serving as a trusted advisor within the organization.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceMortgageWealth Management

Responsibilities

Providing legal counsel to loss mitigation, recovery specialists and the EF business line in interpreting contract language, considering strategic alternatives, and advising on workout and recourse options

Working with loss mitigation and recovery specialists as they interact with outside legal counsel, appraisers, and other professional advisors regarding troubled or defaulted commercial equipment leases and loans, including those involved in bankruptcy proceedings

Creating and maintaining standard commercial lease and loan workout documents

Preparing and negotiating settlement agreements for matters which are not in litigation

Consulting with outside counsel conducting litigation on behalf of EF to enforce commercial equipment leases and loans

Assisting the EF business line in responding to legal discovery requests, garnishment orders and other subpoenas

Identify and assist with regulatory compliance requirements and management of legal and operational risk

Working with EF's team of quality assurance and risk review specialists to resolve customer complaints

Providing counsel to EF on perfection, collateralization and other legal issues covered by Articles 2A and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Preparing general advice memoranda, training materials and other legal resources for use by EF personnel; and

Interpretation, application, review and revision of various EF, Law Division and U.S. Bank policies and procedures

Qualification

Licensed attorneyCommercial equipment financeRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsClient serviceOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority

Preferred

Relevant law firm or in-house experience, with a preference for at least five years' experience supporting commercial equipment lease and loan collections, workout, and dispute resolution functions for a bank-owned, captive or independent equipment finance company

Thorough and current knowledge of laws and regulations impacting the subject matter and/or business line supported by the attorney

Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

Strong commitment to client service