Transactional and Negotiations Attorney

U.S. Bank

Attorney providing legal support to U.S. Bank's Equipment Finance business line with responsibilities in documentation and negotiations.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeCharlotte • New York, North Carolina, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,820 - $149,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating vendor program agreements and servicing agreements with EF’s indirect financing sources
Reviewing third-party lending and leasing documentation for purchase through EF’s indirect financing and syndications channels
Lead in the provision of structuring, risk assessment, documentation, and transactional support related to lending and leasing products offered by EF to its customers
Developing and maintaining transactional lending and leasing contract document templates for large ticket transactions
Working with senior management, sales and credit teams to evaluate and develop new financing products
Providing counsel to EF on perfection, collateralization and other legal issues covered by Articles 2A and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code
Developing relationships with and providing guidance to leadership on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company
Remaining informed and knowledgeable of the equipment finance industry and of legislation, regulations and court cases/decisions affecting EF’s business
Preparing general advice memoranda, training materials and other legal resources for use by EF personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority
Relevant law firm or in-house experience, with a preference for at least six years’ experience supporting complex commercial equipment lease and loan transactions and indirect lending agreements and transactions
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

vendor program agreementsservicing agreementslending documentationleasing documentationrisk assessmenttransactional supportcontract document templatescollateralizationlegal issuesUniform Commercial Code

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailrelationship buildingguidancecounseling

Certifications

licensed attorneystate bar association