Associate General Counsel

• Manage legal affairs of the affiliated companies of the Group in the Americas and ensure that the Group’s processes, contract templates and guidelines are applied.
• Negotiate contracts and provide timely and efficient legal support to the various departments.
• Advise the operating units on specific legal issues and risks in the USA and the Americas with emphasis on practical solutions focused on revenue generation and risk mitigation.
• Handle contract management and development of contract standards in the region. Assist with local internal corporate governance.
• Represent Tradewind’s interest in commercial collection litigation derivative of Tradewind’s ordinary role as finance provider. Liaison with external attorneys.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail, autonomous and good adaptation skills.

Experience

• At least 3 years experience in a commercial financial sector, in particular – Accounts Receivable Factoring or Asset Securitizations.
• Proactive, cooperative, and straight forward approach.

  Thorough knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code issues with emphasis on Articles 2 and 9, general insolvency laws, documentary bank collections, and transportation logistics.

Education

• Law degree and licensed in NY

Languages

• English
• German (optional)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary