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Commercial Banking Counsel
About this role
Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom We are seeking a Banking & Financial Regulatory Counsel to join our Financial Institutions team. This role centers on regulatory compliance, capital management, and complex lending transactions . We are looking for a hands-on attorney with deep expertise in Basel III capital requirements, AML/KYC frameworks, and OCC regulations , as well as experience structuring syndicated loans and secured lending arrangements .
The ideal candidate will bring strong familiarity with interbank transaction frameworks , combined with practical transactional and compliance capabilities across regulated banking and financial services environments. Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan documentation, credit agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements related to syndicated loans and secured lending arrangements.
Providing legal guidance on Basel III capital management requirements, AML/KYC compliance obligations, and OCC regulatory matters . Collaborating with internal stakeholders, compliance teams, risk management, and external counsel on lending transactions, regulatory initiatives, and interbank transactions . Managing regulatory, transactional, and compliance-related legal issues for clients within the banking and financial services sector .
Staying ahead of evolving banking regulations, capital adequacy standards, and financial crime compliance requirements to provide proactive, strategic legal counsel. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in commercial banking, financial regulation, or lending transactions . Strong knowledge of Basel III requirements, AML/KYC frameworks, OCC regulations, and interbank transaction structures . Proven track record of advising clients on syndicated loans, secured lending arrangements, and regulatory compliance initiatives .
Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills. Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction. Preferred Skills: Experience with trade finance, receivables, payables, and supply chain or inventory financing . Familiarity with working with bank regulators and supporting regulatory examinations or remediation efforts . Compensation: The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.