Trade Finance Counsel

About Axiom: Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries. Job Description: We are seeking a Commercial Banking Attorney with strong trade finance experience to join our expanding bench of legal professionals supporting top-tier clients in the financial services sector. This role is ideal for a motivated attorney with a background in commercial finance and expertise across a range of trade finance instruments, including receivables and payables finance, supply chain finance, inventory finance, purchase order finance, contract finance, and project finance. The successful candidate will bring practical legal insight to complex transactional matters and support clients with high-impact commercial banking and finance initiatives. Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial banking agreements and trade finance documents, including those related to receivables, payables, supply chain, and inventory finance.
• Advise clients on the structuring and legal risks of trade and project finance transactions.
• Support contract negotiations and documentation for purchase orders, contract finance, and commercial lending matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align legal strategy with business goals.
• Provide regulatory and compliance counsel as needed for financial transactions.
• Stay current on banking laws and trade finance regulations affecting client operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent with active bar membership in good standing.
• At least 3 years of legal experience in a commercial banking or financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience with trade finance instruments and commercial lending structures.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a remote or client-facing environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in commercial banking law with experience in receivables/payables, supply chain, or project finance.
• Familiarity with international trade finance practices and cross-border transactional issues.
• Experience supporting large-scale finance or procurement departments.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks applicable to trade and commercial finance.

Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $140,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom. Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge. #LI-LC3 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job