Commercial Banking Counsel

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan documentation, credit agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements related to syndicated loans and secured lending arrangements.
• Providing legal guidance on Basel III capital management requirements, AML/KYC compliance obligations, and OCC regulatory matters.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, compliance teams, risk management, and external counsel on lending transactions, regulatory initiatives, and interbank transactions.
• Managing regulatory, transactional, and compliance-related legal issues for clients within the banking and financial services sector.
• Staying ahead of evolving banking regulations, capital adequacy standards, and financial crime compliance requirements to provide proactive, strategic legal counsel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial banking, financial regulation, or lending transactions.
• Strong knowledge of Basel III requirements, AML/KYC frameworks, OCC regulations, and interbank transaction structures.
• Proven track record of advising clients on syndicated loans, secured lending arrangements, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with trade finance, receivables, payables, and supply chain or inventory financing.
• Familiarity with working with bank regulators and supporting regulatory examinations or remediation efforts.

About Axiom

Axiom has been pioneering the alternative legal services industry since 1998, serving over 1,500 legal departments globally. We offer innovative solutions combining top-tier legal talent with advanced AI tools, addressing complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to small businesses. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our Talent NPS score of +71% and Client NPS score of +64%, highlighting our dedication to excellence.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.