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Legal Counsel—Equipment Finance

International · Lisle, IL, US

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Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 19, 2026
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Legal Counsel—Equipment Finance

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  • International
  • Lisle, Illinois
  • Legal
  • Regular Full Time Employee
  • 10/19/2026
  • USD $154,400.00/Yr.
  • USD $231,600.00/Yr.
  • 60136

International Mots, LLC

Job Description

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Position Overview

Navistar Financial Cpation (NFC), the finance arm of the International Mots, LLC, has an exciting opptunity f an Equipment Finance Counsel. This position is dedicated to providing legal suppt across all product lines to suppt NFC’s mission to become a leading captive finance company in the United States.

NFC is seeking an attney who has commercial lending experience and is fward thinking with respect to the transfmation of our changing industry. This position also will provide assistance in strategic decisions, compliance related matters, risk assessment, product and service development and training. The position repts to the General Counsel of NFC and will be located in Lisle, IL, USA.

Responsibilities

Suppts sales, operations, credit, capital markets and treasury and other business functions in developing and implementing and revising necessary legal policies, procedures and documentation f commercial truck, tract, trailer, bus and other specialized transp* tation and commercial equipment financing products in the United States.

Negotiates and documents a variety of commercial lending, leasing, syndication, warehouse, capital markets, w* king capital, retail finance and wholesale transactions.

Provides legal guidance on regulaty compliance matters, including state finance company licensing, anti-c* ruption (FCPA), competition law, anti-money laundering, know-your-customer, data privacy, and commercial finance regulations, and related training and policy development.

Provides legal suppt f the management, restructuring, wkout, recovery and enf* cement of troubled transactions and litigation/bankruptcy oversight.

Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of commercial agreements, including vend* contracts, confidentiality agreements, service agreements, lease and loan amendments and other documents.

Advises business stakeholders on strategic initiatives, new products and services, operational processes, risk management, and emerging legal and regulat* y developments.

Suppts cpate governance, internal policies and procedures, including contract management, rec* ds retention, and other legal department initiatives.

Participates in cross-functional projects relating to business growth, operational efficiency, digital transfmation, regulat* y developments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Manages outside counsel and other external advis* s, including oversight of legal spend, project management, and alignment with company objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Juris Doct Degree (JD) and at least 5 years of experience as an att* ney

  • At least 1 year of lead experience

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related wk sponsship f* this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in commercial transactions, preferably equipment leasing and financing and in a firm practice and in-house.

Direct w* k experience in negotiating contracts and documenting financing transactions.

Legal expertise in one me of the following categies a plus: UCC Article 2A and Article 9 transactions, marketing of financing of vehicles, regulaty and compliance issues, e-documents and data privacy, financing of autonomous and/ electric vehicles, insurance, electronic signatures and/* e-chattel paper, securitization.

  • Willingness to branch out and gain experience in other legal areas.
  • Creativity in providing alternative legal strategies and structures.

Flexibility and ability to multitask and manage a variety of projects with shifting pri* ities.

Strong al and written communicat with an aptitude f* critical thinking and a demonstrated ability to explain complex issues clearly and accurately to a non-legal audience.

  • Demonstrated commitment to compliance, integrity, and quality.
  • Strong ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and make on-the-spot risk calls.

Ability to pri* itize conflicting demands from multiple business clients in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to collabate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively with others throughout the * ganization.

Self-directed, solution-focused individual with strong wk ethic and the ability to collab* ate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results.

Ability to strategically guide the * ganization through change and inspire others to get involved and solve problems.

  • Knowledge and experience in key legal trends that impact the business.
  • Ability to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback and provide guidance with confidence.

Demonstrated ability to build effective wking relationships with colleagues w* ldwide from many different cultures.

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to suppt employee wellbeing. You can learn me about the benefits offered f this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered f this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the wld’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product ptfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transfming Transptation Together.

F a sustainable wld.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the wld-changing invention of the McCmick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a histy like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Mots, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles.

We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer wld we all deserve.

As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transpt services industry. To learn me, visit International.com.

  • International Mots, LLC is d/b/a International Mots USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opptunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, col, religion, sex, sexual ientation, gender identity, national igin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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