Documentation Specialist – Equipment/Commercial Finance

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Job Title: Documentation Specialist – Equipment/Commercial Finance

Corporate Title: Senior Associate

Department: Equipment Finance

Location: Foxboro or Boston, MA

Overview

Barings Equipment Finance — also known as MassMutual Asset Finance — is a national equipment finance investment platform managing over $9 billion in assets and originating $1–$2 billion annually. The team spans originators, credit analysts, operations, documentation, accounting, and portfolio management professionals, supporting a full‑cycle commercial finance platform.

The Documentation Specialist will have responsibility for reviewing, drafting, and coordinating legal documentation required to close equipment finance transactions. The position ensures all documentation accurately reflects approved credit terms, supports lien perfection, and enables timely closing and funding. The role partners closely with the investment team and external legal counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and coordinate equipment finance legal documentation—including loan agreements, leases, security agreements, guarantees, assignments, and ancillary closing documents—in partnership with external counsel.
• Support both direct originations and a high volume of syndicated/indirect transactions.
• Partner with origination teams, credit, clients, and internal/external legal counsel to interpret approved deal terms, collect required information, and resolve documentation and closing issues.
• Ensure all documentation accurately reflects credit approvals, internal policies, and client requirements prior to execution.
• Manage documentation workflows, track execution status, and coordinate closing timelines to support timely funding.
• Maintain accurate and complete transaction files in accordance with company standards.
• Provide documentation and legal file support for audits, compliance reviews, and internal or post‑closing inquiries.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders regarding documentation needs, revisions, and approvals.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in a paralegal, legal documentation, or commercial lending documentation role. Experience supporting syndicated or assigned transactions is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or degree in legal studies preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with IDS lease/loan management systems a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• High level of discretion with confidential information.
• Professional, service‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and execution.

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Base Salary Range: $75,000-115,000 and additional incentive compensation.

Requisite Skills

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program