[Hiring] Asset Finance and Leasing Counsel @Axiom Talent Platform

Role Description

We are seeking an Asset Finance & Leasing Counsel to join our Financial Services team. In this role, you will provide legal support to clients on a broad range of asset finance, equipment leasing, and secured financing transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate equipment finance agreements, lease agreements, and related asset finance documentation.
• Advise clients on equipment financing structures, including secured lending, leasing arrangements, and asset-based financing transactions.
• Support the structuring and documentation of commercial equipment finance transactions across various industries, including industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Provide legal guidance on credit risk, collateral structures, and security interests related to equipment and other financed assets.
• Work closely with credit, underwriting, operations, and business teams to support equipment finance programs and transactional execution.
• Review and negotiate vendor, dealer, and financing program agreements related to equipment finance platforms.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance considerations applicable to asset finance and leasing activities.
• Assist with portfolio management issues, restructurings, amendments, and workout matters involving financed equipment and leased assets.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in asset finance, equipment leasing, or secured lending transactions.
• Demonstrated experience working on equipment financing transactions, including drafting and negotiating related agreements.
• Strong knowledge of secured financing structures, collateral documentation, and asset-based lending frameworks.
• Experience supporting commercial finance transactions involving industrial or capital equipment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with credit, business, and operational stakeholders.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and licensed to practice law in New York.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Experience advising industrial companies, equipment manufacturers, or equipment finance providers.
• Familiarity with vendor finance programs, dealer financing arrangements, and equipment leasing platforms.
• Experience supporting large equipment portfolios or structured asset finance transactions.
• Background working with financial institutions, leasing companies, or captive finance organizations.

Benefits

• The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.