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Associate General Counsel (Summit Funding Group)

First Financial Bank
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Mason, OH 45040, US

Salary

$120,000 - $144,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Summit Funding Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time Associate Counsel to join its legal team, reporting to the General Counsel.
  • Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and have 2-4 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house setting.
  • The role involves drafting and negotiating financing documents, managing lease contract enforcement, and providing legal guidance on various issues.
  • The position offers a collaborative work environment and requires strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the role is incentive eligible, and candidates are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications.

We do the right things, right now.  We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients.  Become a part of our history as it continues to be written! 

If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply.

Summit Funding Group, Inc., an equipment finance company and subsidiary of First Financial Bank, is looking to expand its legal team with the addition of a full-time Associate Counsel, reporting to the General Counsel.

Essential Functions/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

Must Have:

  • 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

Experience in equipment finance, although not required, is a strong plus!

Physical Requirements

  • Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 lbs.
  • Frequently sits, stands and walks.

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide. 

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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