Assistant General Counsel

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com/careers All legitimate Kapitus job postings on employment sites will direct candidates to complete an application through these portals before completion of the hiring process. com We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive attorney with a background in finance, lending, or litigation related to the same to join our legal team. This role will have a specific emphasis on structuring and drafting financing contracts with customers, contracts in support of Company initiatives, and the review and support of the Company’s financing activities, with an emphasis on setting up processes for negotiated loan documents for borrowers between $500,000 and $3,000,000, supporting the Company’s equipment finance subsidiary, and the negotiation of counterparty documents with a variety of counterparties.

The position will also support workout and compliance as the Company moves to expand its product offerings. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to our business units, ensuring that all contract terms align with company risk tolerance, regulatory standards, and high-stakes operational goals.

What You Will Do

: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts Lead the legal structuring and negotiation of terms for major accounts, specifically focusing on credit facilities, loan agreements, and negotiated financing arrangements with customers. Analyze complex contract terms and conditions to identify legal, financial, and operational risks, providing clear summaries and mitigation strategies to business units and executive leadership. Ensure all lending-related documentation complies with federal and state financial regulations, including consumer and commercial lending laws.

Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and "playbooks" to streamline the negotiation process for high-volume and high-value accounts. Advise internal stakeholders (Sales, Underwriting, HR, Major Accounts, Equipment Finance and Operations) on legal rights, obligations, and the interpretation of existing contract terms.

Requirements

are met. , data privacy, banking regulations, or industry-specific mandates) that may impact company agreements. Assist with general advice, litigation, compliance initiatives, and other legal projects as assigned by the General Counsel.