Climate First Bank

Climate First Bank

Commercial Lending Attorney (SVP)

United States - Remote · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 43 days ago
Corporate LawLeadership

About the role

  • Petersburg, Winter Park, Mount Dora, and a growing digital presence, we're proving that banking can be a force for good.
  • Our team is one of goal-setters, go-getters, problem solvers, thought leaders, and changemakers.
  • We celebrate wins, tackle challenges head-on, and push boundaries.

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex laws and regulations into clear recommendations that support decision-making and organizational growth
  • Partner on strategic initiatives, new products, and operational changes to ensure legal soundness and regulatory alignment
  • Manage collection litigation from initial strategy through judgment execution, ensuring efficient and effective recoveries
  • Evaluate enforcement options and collaborate with credit and risk teams to optimize outcomes
  • Drive consistency and discipline in collections processes while minimizing legal exposure
  • Serve as lead litigation counsel in Florida, handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and court appearances
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial loan and real estate financing documents
  • Support improved contract processes, consistency, and risk awareness across the organization
  • Partner with compliance and risk functions to strengthen policies, controls, and governance practices
  • Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted legal partner throughout the organization

Nice to have

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Active membership in the Florida Bar
  • additional U.S. state bar admissions a plus.

Compensation

  • In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives and equity. Actual compensation is based on industry salary ranges, internal salary structures, experience, skills and other job-related factors.
  • Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc
  • 0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans
  • Employee Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms.
  • 0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs)
  • Referral Incentives

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) with 6% Employer Match - No Vesting Period.
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Exclusive Employee Banking Perks
  • 2-4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time.

This listing is sourced directly from Climate First Bank's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.