Senior Legal Counsel

Ikon Search; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Counsel to support various financing initiatives. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree and 4-7 years of experience in legal practice. Responsibilities include structuring financing transactions, collaborating with internal teams, and providing legal support across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong drafting and negotiation skills, a background in structured finance, and knowledge of U.S. consumer finance regulations. This is a full-time position based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 4–7 years of relevant legal experience in private practice and/or an in-house setting.
• Background in structured finance, capital markets, or similar transactions.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and executing asset-backed financing transactions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure efficient transaction execution.
• Providing general legal support across the organization.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of U.S. consumer finance regulatory concepts

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

This range is provided by Ikon Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Role Overview

This role supports a range of financing and growth initiatives, including:

• Structuring and executing asset-backed and other financing transactions, such as:
• Forward purchase and sale arrangements
• Portfolio acquisition and disposition agreements
• Credit facilities and similar funding structures
• Drafting and reviewing transaction, diligence, and closing documentation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., finance, operations, risk, compliance) to ensure transactions are executed efficiently and in line with internal policies.
• Advising on counterparty diligence, asset-level representations and warranties, and ongoing servicing obligations.
• Supporting equity financing activities, including later‑stage venture or growth capital raises, through document negotiation and investor diligence.
• Providing general legal support across the organization, including corporate governance, commercial agreements, and strategic initiatives.
• Assisting with oversight of lending and servicing programs operating through third‑party financial institution partnerships.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of standard templates, internal guides, and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 4–7 years of relevant legal experience in private practice and/or an in‑house setting.
• Background in structured finance, capital markets, or similar transactions involving consumer or small‑business credit assets.
• Experience supporting equity financings beyond early seed stages is a plus.
• Working knowledge of U.S. consumer finance regulatory concepts and frameworks is beneficial.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

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