Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

A well-established financial institution is seeking a Senior Counsel, Commercial Finance to join its legal team. This individual will serve as a key advisor to lending and business teams, providing legal support across a broad range of commercial credit transactions and strategic initiatives.

Location: Fully On-Site | Phoenix, AZ or San Diego, CA

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial lending and financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Partner with business teams on lending, credit, and regulatory matters.
• Support lending policies, procedures, and risk management initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Experience in commercial finance, banking, or lending transactions.
• Knowledge of secured lending, UCC matters, and credit transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice and manage multiple priorities.