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Truist is seeking an attorney with mid-level experience to join its Legal Department to support its commercial equipment finance business, Truist Equipment Finance Corp. and Truist Leasing Corp. (the Equipment Finance Group).

The successful candidate will join a team of professionals providing legal support for the Equipment Finance Group. The role will provide an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to play a leading role in providing legal support for Truists commercial equipment finance business.

The support of the Equipment Finance Group involves providing legal advice and services to management and staff within the Equipment Finance Group on all legal aspects for Truists commercial equipment leasing and finance business.

Legal support will include:

(i) drafting, reviewing and negotiation of non-standard legal documentation with customers, vendors and funders;

(ii) continuous updating of standard legal documentation;

(iii) coordination with and supervision of external attorneys;

(iv) undertaking legal research and analysis as required or assigned;

(v) remaining informed and knowledgeable of the U.S. equipment finance industry and of legislation, regulations and court cases/decisions affecting the Equipment Finance Group;

(vi) drafting and/or reviewing of Truist risk management policies and procedures;

(vii) management of and assistance with legal training projects; and (vii) other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• a JD from and accredited law school, excellent academic credentials, and current membership in good standing with a state bar;
• 5-10 years of relevant commercial equipment finance experience at a law firm and/or in-house law department; experience working in a financial services institution or equipment finance business is preferred;
• a demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge of the areas of commercial equipment loan and lease financing;
• an ability to collaborate with Legal Department colleagues and staff and to manage and partner with external counsel;
• self-starter organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines in fast-paced financial services environment;
• strong analytical skills and the ability to balance business needs with legal risks;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on contract drafting abilities; and
• a readiness to develop legal skills and expand legal knowledge into new substantive areas of the law.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truists generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truists defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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