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Wilks Brothers, LLC lists this General Counsel opportunity in fort worth, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Information
Company Information: Equify Financial is a privately-owned, independent specialty finance company based in Fort Worth, Texas. We tailor and personalize our services for each client to build a strong relationship and a strong future for their business. We are an independent, collateral-based lender that can service customers at every financial stage of their business. With over 180 years of combined experience in the equipment finance industry, we can provide an extensive amount of knowledge and an in-depth understanding of our customers’ financial circumstances. We help our clients identify areas of growth and find creative solutions that bring more capital to their businesses.
Position Summary
Position Summary: The General Counsel role will serve as Equify Financial’s lead legal representative and strategic advisor to the CEO and Board. This role is responsible for multi‑entity legal strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, and transactional oversight across Equify’s core equipment finance platform and affiliated businesses (SaaS, insurance, ABL/factoring, and special situations). This role is heavily focused on litigation management, bankruptcy matters, workouts, restructures, and enforcement actions across Equify’s equipment finance, asset‑based lending, and special situations portfolios. Long term, the role will move the company from founder‑managed legal decisions to a disciplined, institutional‑grade legal function that supports scalable growth toward a $1B+ portfolio. This person will serve as lead counsel for all Equify companies, including but not limited to Risk, Business Funding, Real Estate, and Innova.
Responsibilities
Serve as principal legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors
Oversee all litigation, disputes, and enforcement actions, including as principal in‑house litigation counsel for Equify Financial and its affiliated entities
Draft, negotiate, and manage forbearance agreements, settlement agreements, restructuring documents, and litigation resolutions
Prepare and review board materials, resolutions, consents, and governance documentation
Support Credit Committee and executive leadership with legal risk analysis on stressed or non‑performing assets
Provide legal guidance on credit agreements, loan documents, guarantees, and remedies with an emphasis on enforceability and downside protection
Anticipate legal risks within the portfolio and implement proactive strategies to prevent disputes or value erosion
Maintain corporate entity structure, bylaws, operating agreements, and cap tables. Lead negotiation and drafting of credit agreements, leases, loan documents, vendor, SaaS, insurance, partnership contracts, and sales team employment agreements
Support M&A, capital raises, warehouse lines, securitizations, and strategic partnerships
Enable faster deal execution without compromising compliance
Support new product launches, territory expansions, and adjacent business lines
Anticipate legal issues before they become growth constraints
Reduce legal cycle time on deals and contracts
Clean regulatory posture with no material findings
Lower outside counsel spend through internalization and standardization
Maintain a fully documented, board‑level governance structure
Support a scalable legal framework ready for securitization, capital markets, or PE involvement
Own compliance across equipment finance, commercial lending regulations, UCC, lien perfection, collateral enforcement, state‑by‑state licensing requirements, privacy, data security, and SaaS‑related compliance
Interface with regulators, auditors, and outside counsel as needed
Design and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls
Standardize contract templates to reduce friction and risk
Ensure commercial terms align with portfolio risk, ROA targets, and growth strategy
Manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend
Develop early‑warning risk frameworks to prevent disputes
Support workouts, restructures, and recoveries alongside Credit and Special Assets teams
Advise leadership on executive compensation, incentive plans, employment law, terminations, HR policies, non‑competes, non‑solicits, and IP protection
Partner with HR to maintain compliant employee handbooks and policies
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
At least five (5) years of lead corporate counsel experience in commercial finance, equipment leasing, banking, or private credit, with at least ten (10) years of legal experience overall
Experience supporting $500MM+ balance sheet businesses, regulated financial services environments, and high‑growth or PE‑backed companies
Business‑first mindset with strong risk judgment
Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels
Excellent communicator with executives and boards
Ability to say “yes” safely, not just “no.”
High integrity, discretion, and ownership mentality
Working Conditions & Benefits
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Positions self to install equipment, including under desks
Moves throughout the building to access files
Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions
Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions
Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed
Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
401K + Company Match
Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Wellness Check Program – Insurance Premium Discounts
EAP Resources
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Legal Disclaimer
This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
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