We are a small asset & equipment finance broker seeking a senior, commercially minded Fractional Finance Lawyer to collaborate on legal documents and processes for a pilot in-house lending project.
This is a long-term contractor role, not full-time employment, with the need to be available during office hours (not after-hours or weekends). We are looking to agree on a competitive hourly rate and provide a steady flow of work.
The Role (Summary) :
- Review, refine and maintain our loan documentation suite
- Provide on-demand legal advice on live loan matters (PPSR, defaults, recoveries, hardship, variations).
- Advise on PPSA / PPSR strategy, registration and enforcement.
- Support the business on credit, security and recoverability risk from a legal perspective.
- Design and manage our external senior law firm panel for : Litigation, Insolvency, Receiverships, Complex enforcement
- Act as our first point of legal escalation, only briefing top-tier firms when required.
- Advise on regulatory, AML / KYC and business-purpose lending compliance as it relates to loan documentation.
- Work with customers and internal operation in a practical, commercial manner.
Engagement & Commercial Structure :
Ongoing fractional / on-demand engagementHourly rate to be agreed (expected to be well below top-tier firm rates)Flexible workload based on loan volumes and enforcement activityLong-term relationship preferredIdeal Background :
5+ years PQE in : Asset finance, Equipment finance, Secured lending, Banking & finance lawPrior experience in : Non-bank lending, bank asset finance, or specialist finance firmsStrong working knowledge of : PPSA / PPSR, SME secured lending, Guarantee enforcement, Default and recovery processesExperience managing or working with top-tier or specialist litigation firmsCommercial, fast-moving, and comfortable working with founders and deal teamsAble to balance risk management with commercial outcomesWhat This Is Not :
Not a pure compliance or academic roleNot consumer-credit focusedNot a graduate or junior lawyer roleWhy This Role Is Attractive :
Long-term strategic involvement with an innovative companyAutonomous, senior-level input without full-time commitmentCommercial rather than bureaucratic environmentPlease apply through Linkedin if this opportunity sounds suitable to your skills and experience.
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