Corporate Counsel

We are PEAC Solutions—large enough to finance the globe, yet small enough to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers. We believe in the power of partnership and the promise of possibility. Our purpose is to fuel growth by providing smart, flexible lending solutions that help businesses overcome obstacles and seize new opportunities. Backed by HPS Investment Partners, a leading global investment firm, we offer equipment financing, working capital, and inventory lending solutions that keep businesses moving forward. As the world’s largest independent equipment finance company, we are expanding our global footprint—and we are doing it with purpose, grit, and a commitment to those we serve.

You are someone who thrives in an environment where ambition meets action. You bring curiosity, resilience, and a strong sense of accountability. You see challenges as opportunities and believe in making an impact for customers, for your team, and for the business. If you are looking to be a part of a company that values partnership over hierarchy and purpose over routine, your next chapter could start here.

Seeking an experienced attorney, this role is a direct report operating under the direction and supervision of the SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer of the Company.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and negotiate commercial contracts, amendments and other legal agreements for the sales channels and all Company departments, as needed.
• Act as a strategic partner to drive growth agenda for matters involving marketing, operations, credit, finance, collections, dealer management, compliance, insurance, customer ambassadors and the customer care.
• Support and advise the business teams in building new products, programs, and services.
• Review relevant legal implication of existing day-to-day operational activities of the Company.
• Provide legal counsel in general corporate matters, corporate governance, and prospective transactions to support daily operations and minimize risk exposure to the Company.
• Prepare state renewals, annual reports, and NMLS reports.
• Contact state regulators to update Company info and resolve state level audits.
• Perform licensing and regulatory compliance research.
• Provide legal support and advice concerning regulatory and compliance matters including GLBA, UDAAP, TCPA, FDCPA, FCRA, ECOA, and other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements of the Company.
• Manage and/or prepare Company subpoena responses, discovery requests, and varied litigation work.
• Contribute to discussions and provide guidance of corporate litigation and compliance strategy with executive team.
• Collaborate with HR, tax, marketing finance, operations, and servicing on strategic planning, communication, and documentation review.
• Serve as a member of various internal committees with a focus on legal and regulatory review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Requires J.D degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States of America.
• Member in good standing of a state bar with ability to waive into a New Jersey in-house counsel license.
• Minimum of 5+ years of total legal experience with significant experience in the commercial equipment lease financing industry.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state guidelines, rules, and regulations applicable to the equipment leasing and financing industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Also proficient in navigating NMLS and state licensing websites.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, customer service, and communication with all parties involved in the equipment leasing life cycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, using current technology, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be a self-starter with the confidence to deal effectively with a growth oriented executive management team and the ability to manage outside counsel in an effective manner.
• Must have the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and the sensitivity to facilitate change in a positive manner, have excellent organizational and managerial skills; able to effectively delegate tasks, responsibilities and hold others accountable, executive presence in representing the company to third parties, ability to interface with board members of the Company and parent company.
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility, handle tight deadlines, and make decisions.
• Must have the ability to evaluate legal issues from a business and legal prospective and develop a process where the business unit leaders will look to the deputy general counsel as a key team member in the development of new strategies and concepts.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid position, based in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office, three days a week, with two days remote.

PEAC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation along with our benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, flexible spending, and paid time off. PEAC provides one paid day off per year to support community involvement. Celebrate you by also having off your birthday on us!