Assistant Chief Counsel - Holding Co Administration

WesBanco•Columbus, OH

60d

About The Position

Advises on all aspects of commercial lending, including structuring, negotiating, and drafting loan documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing risk. In addition, advises and trains bankers and internal teams, collaborates with business units, and oversees external counsel on complex matters like workouts, restructurings and syndicated loans. CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS: Willingness to provide a level of service which will clearly differentiate us from our competitors. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic and attitude. Possess clear, concise, effective written and oral communication skills to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts to management, bank employees and bank customers in a collaborative and solutions oriented manner. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner. Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills for clear and concise advice and document creation. Ability to provide clear, sound legal advice to senior management. Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex loan documentation and manage multiple transactions. Familiarity with relevant federal and state lending laws, banking regulations and regulatory enforcement actions. Excellent organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills, practical and effective problem-solving skills, strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external stakeholders. Aptitude to identify and solve complex legal and business problems. Thorough and detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and juggle multiple projects and demands.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and as well as a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required.
Current admission to the relevant state bar and in good standing required.
Minimum of 10 years in advising financial institutions on commercial lending required.
Familiar and experienced with banking and finance law, commercial loan documentation, UCC Article 9 and secured lending required.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising in broad range of syndicated and specialty industry verticals, including Healthcare, Technology and Telecom, Sponsor and Equipment Finance, and Diversified Industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides legal guidance on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of commercial loans, including bilateral, syndicated, and real estate-secured transactions.
Prepares and reviews complex loan documents including commitment letters, loan agreements and collateral documentation such as, security instruments, guarantees, intercreditor agreements, and other related documents and/or oversee external counsel related to same.
Ensures all lending activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Identifies and mitigates legal risks associated with commercial lending activities, including lender liability, regulatory, and operational risks.
Advises on and manages defaulted loans, restructures, and restructurings, including negotiating with borrowers and coordinating with internal and external counsel.
Partners with business units including Credit, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Product teams to support transaction execution and strategic initiatives.
Oversees and manages relationships with outside law firms, ensuring cost-effective and strategic legal support.
Provides legal advice on new lending products, services, and initiatives, ensuring their compliance and market readiness.
Trains bankers and other functional partners on legal and regulatory issues and contribute to developing best practices for commercial lending.

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