Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Transactions

Citizens Financial Group•Johnston, RI

6d•$200,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Role Overview Citizens Bank is seeking a seasoned, proactive, and business‑oriented attorney to join its Corporate Transactions Legal Team. The Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Transactions provides legal advice and strategic legal guidance across Citizens and its business lines on third‑party commercial engagements, mergers and acquisitions, and other key corporate initiatives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 7 years of experience within the legal department of a large financial services or other highly regulated organization, or at least 5 years at a national law firm supporting financial services or regulated industry clients.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively under pressure, and engage with senior leaders.
Exceptional verbal, written, and analytical skills; strong organizational abilities; and a collaborative, team‑focused approach.
Demonstrated capacity to learn quickly, adapt to change, and adopt new technologies in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal and state laws impacting financial services, such as GLBA, Dodd‑Frank, Regulation W, FCRA, ECOA, TILA, and emerging regulatory frameworks (e.g., state AI laws, Section 1033 on consumer data access).
Familiarity with banking systems, payments, credit reporting agencies, consumer financial products, collections, and market data providers.
Experience with artificial intelligence, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and privacy/data protection issues in financial transactions.

Responsibilities

Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex vendor contracts and high‑value commercial agreements.
Advise internal business partners and collaborate closely with procurement teams on corporate transactions and third‑party engagements.
Monitor rapidly evolving technology, regulatory developments, and legal trends affecting Citizens’ operations, and update commercial agreements to reflect these changes.
Counsel senior leaders on risks arising from strategic commercial relationships and develop practical, business-aligned mitigation strategies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to promote effective communication and ensure aligned execution across the enterprise.
Participate in or lead initiatives supporting risk management, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.
Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States.

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