Position Title: Senior Associate, Legal, Lenovo Global Financial Services
Location: Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)
About Lenovo Global Financial Services:
Lenovo Global Financial Services (LGFS) is Lenovo’s dedicated financing arm, enabling customers around the world to access the latest technology solutions through flexible, innovative financial models. From traditional leasing to subscription-based "as-a-service" offerings, LGFS helps businesses of all sizes optimize cash flow, reduce total cost of ownership, and accelerate digital transformation. Operating globally, LGFS plays a strategic role in Lenovo’s growth by aligning financial solutions with evolving customer needs across hardware, software, and services.
Role Overview
We are seeking a commercially minded and collaborative Finance Lawyer to join our dynamic legal team supporting LGFS. This role will support inter alia structuring and execution of complex, multi-jurisdictional leasing and financing transactions, with a focus on mitigating legal risk and enabling business growth in both established and emerging markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of finance transactions, including leasing, hire, receivables purchase agreements, and secured lending arrangements.
- Draft and review finance documents, security agreements, guarantees, escrow and related legal instruments.
- Collaborate closely with credit, sales, and operations teams to assess and manage legal risk in proposed transactions.
- Support cross-border deals, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal templates, playbooks, governance and process improvements.
- Assist in the resolution of disputes, recovery and enforcement of rights under finance agreements.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments globally relevant to asset finance and lending.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in finance - asset finance, banking, or structured finance.
- Strong understanding of finance documentation, security structures, guarantees, and receivables financing.
- Experience in structuring and executing cross border, multi-jurisdictional leasing transactions.
- Proven ability to assess and communicate legal risk in a commercial context.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Desirable Attributes
- Prior experience advising financial institutions on incorporation, governance, and other general corporate queries.
- Familiarity with complex service contracts with embedded finance arrangements.
- Interest in technology and working in new and emerging markets.
- Background or exposure to the financial services industry and regulatory frameworks applicable to lending. A mix of law firm and in house (Banks/ NBFCs) experience is good to have.
- Desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global business environment.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, with outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
- Demonstrated exceptional judgment, integrity and ability to give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives
Why Join the LGFS Legal Team?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic business within the Lenovo Group - one that’s shaping the future of technology financing. As a member of the LGFS Legal Team, you will:
- Work on cross-border deals and gain exposure to multiple jurisdictions across North America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific and Latin America
- Advise on diverse legal and commercial matters, including technology leasing, structured financing, and ‘as-a-service’ models
- Be part of an evolving business, contributing to innovative financing structures in a highly collaborative environment
- Work closely with senior business stakeholders, with strong visibility and influence across the organization
- Grow with a global tech leader, with access to Lenovo’s international platforms and long-term career pathways
This role is ideal for legal professionals who are commercially minded, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are looking to make a tangible impact within a global organization at the intersection of law, finance, and technology.
