Legal Counsel

Company: AB Volvo
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.What you will doThis position is dedicated to providing legal support across all product lines to support the Company's mission to be the premier captive finance company in the United States. We are looking to hire a Legal Counsel who has commercial lending experience and is forward thinking with respect to the transformation of our changing industry. The Legal Counsel also provides assistance in strategic decisions, compliance related matters, product and service development and training. The position reports to the Vice President Legal and Compliance, North America and will be located in Greensboro, NC, USA.Core Responsibilities:

• Works with sales, operations, and credit functions in developing and implementing necessary legal policies and documentation for commercial truck, tractor, trailer, construction equipment, bus and other specialized transportation and commercial equipment financing products in the United States.
• Provides legal support for the restructuring of troubled transactions and for bankruptcy or other litigation matters, including work with account resolution, repossessions and remarketing teams.
• Performs general corporate work, including corporate contracts, interpreting and providing guidance on agreements and obligations and advise business colleagues on applicable policies, legal risks and best practices.
• Depending on background and interests, manages more specialized projects/areas, such as insurance initiatives, revolving credit product support, regulatory implementations, capital markets transactions and related matters.
• General support of compliance function, including anti-corruption, competition law, data privacy and export control/sanctions frameworks, as well as financial and insurance industry regulations and requirements.
• Participates in special projects relating to business transformation and regulatory developments, with attorneys in Volvo Financial Services and Volvo Group sister companies.
• Executes other duties and responsibilities as determined by business needs.Your future teamIn VFS, we demonstrate a clear vision to continue Transforming Together, a global mindset and a proven track record of successfully developing people, teams, culture, and leadership. In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place To Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers.Who are you?Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:Required Education and Experience:
  • JD (Doctor of Jurisprudence) from an ABA accredited school.
  • Currently licensed to actively practice law and in good standing with at least one state.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in commercial finance, equipment leasing, and commercial transactions, preferably in a large firm practice, bank, captive and/or other in-house setting.
  • Prefer knowledge and expertise in UCC Article 2A and Article 9 transactions.
  • Experience negotiating and documenting large and middle market transactions and restructurings.
  • Legal expertise in one or more of the following categories preferred: insurance, usage-based leasing, capital markets transactions, revolving credit products.
  • Ability to provide alternative legal strategies and structures.
  • Experience supervising and directing external attorneys representing an organization.Required Competencies and Skills:
    • Ability to work effectively with other business leaders and their organizations with specific emphasis on the product companies supported by Volvo Financial Services.
    • Ability to work independently, exercise sound business judgment and prioritize multiple transactions effectively.
    • Exceptional computer skills and experience with MS Office and legal matter management platforms.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills supported by effective interpersonal skills and a high level of integrity.
    • Flexibility and adaptability with proactive, service-oriented approach.
    • Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English; additional languages a plus.What's in it for you?We are pleased to offer a solid package of compensation and benefits. You will enjoy:
      • Competitive base pay
      • Generous PTO
      • Tax deferred retirement plans, varied by business; 401(K) with company match
      • Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
      • Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
      • Workplace health/wellness and reimbursement programs
      • On-campus fitness center and caf--
      • Avid approach to Sustainability
      • Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all
      • We also offer an array of additional benefits and programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier. We will gladly share this information and more at any time during the interviewing process or as part of your offer letter.Ready for the next move?If you want to make a real impact in your career, Volvo Financial Services is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.Who we are and what we believe inOur focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers' evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
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