First Financial Bank · 1 week ago
Associate General Counsel (Summit Funding Group)
First Financial Bank is looking to expand its legal team with the addition of a full-time Associate General Counsel for Summit Funding Group, Inc., an equipment finance company. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financing documents, fostering collaborative relationships, and providing legal guidance on various matters.
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Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents and a wide array of legal contracts
Foster collaborative relationships with sales, business folks, and management
Assist in implementing company’s business initiatives, strategic plans, and special projects
Provide guidance to the company in legal, collections, Human Resources and compliance issues
Manage lease contract enforcement, including bankruptcy and other recovery efforts
Research, review and advise the General Counsel and senior management on legal matters such as the UCC, titling issues, and related equipment finance law
Qualification
Required
J.D. from accredited law school
2-4 years' relevant firm or in-house experience
Positive approach to the practice of law, a quick learner, and commitment to exceptional work product
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Dedication to the details, yet creative and flexible
Relationship-driven, eager to work cooperatively with business partners and colleagues
Preferred
Experience in equipment finance, although not required, is a strong plus!
Benefits
Benefits We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing.
Company
First Financial Bank
First Financial Bank has been in the business of client service and success for more than 150 years.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1983-12-30IPO
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