Senior Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Senior 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 keen sense of accountability. You see challenges as opportunities and believe in making an impact on customers, for your team, and for the business. If you are looking to be a part of a company that values partnerships over hierarchy and purpose over routine, your next chapter could start here.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Counsel with federal contract experience to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide strategic legal guidance on a wide range of commercial transactions, with a focus on leasing and financing arrangements involving the public sector and commercial clients. You will play a key role in structuring deals, negotiating complex agreements, and advising senior leadership on legal risks and compliance, particularly in the context of federal, state, and municipal procurement. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting business growth through sound legal counsel.

Essential Functions:

• Research and advise on the structuring of mid-market and enterprise-level leasing and financing transactions with school districts, universities, state and local governments, the federal government, and commercial customers
• Assist with the negotiation of moderate to complex agreements, including customer-facing, vendor-facing, and lender partner agreements
• Advise senior management and other internal stakeholders on commercial transactions including Federal, state and municipal financing contract documentation, master lease agreements and schedules, installment payment agreements, purchase order financing, and end of term issues in light of the company’s established risk management parameters, including identifying processes, legal requirements, registrations, and procedures
• Mentor and train contract team personnel as needed in negotiation or drafting skills and on legal updates affecting the business’ commercial transactions
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements, policies and legal processes related to commercial transactions
• Provide prelitigation guidance and support on contract claims and disputes, including those relating to non-renewal, termination and non-appropriation of public sector funds, coordinating with outside counsel where appropriate
• Handle special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Strong legal research skills
• Solid negotiation skills and track record of successfully resolving legal issues in a sales-driven environment
• Understanding of the difference between legal requirements, business requirements, and processes
• Ability to draft effective contract documents on short deadlines
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Clear, concise writing is essential.
• Facilitate productive discussions and negotiations with various internal and external teams, including sales, contracts, senior management, customers, vendors, finance partners, as well as outside counsel, in order to answer general questions and provide business-oriented advice and guidance to assist in the formulation of strategies for transaction execution and dispute resolution
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team capacity

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.
• License to practice law or ability to obtain In-house Counsel status in the jurisdiction in which you will practice.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience advising and negotiating commercial transactions, including with public sector (state, local, educational, and federal) customers
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and public sector procurement practices and regulations.
• Experience preparing, filing, and advising on Federal Claims.
• Familiarity with secured transactions and commercial paper.

Preferred:

• Experience with equipment leasing and financing
• Experience in an in-house legal role is a plus
• Experience working with banks and financial institutions

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!