Assistant General Counsel: Wealth Management - Personal Trust and Investments Attorney
About The Position
U.S. Bank is seeking an attorney to join the Law Division’s Wealth Management & Investment Services legal team to support U.S. Bank’s personal trust and investments businesses. Through its Wealth Management division, U.S. Bank offers personal trust and investment management accounts to consumers, small businesses, charitable entities and other customers. This posting is for an in-house attorney who will serve as a trusted advisor, providing legal support related to fiduciary administration and investment management services offered by a national bank, sitting at the intersection of fiduciary law, banking regulation, and business strategy. The position offers candidates a career with exposure to a variety of legal issues and various departments at U.S. Bank.
Requirements
- Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority
Nice To Haves
- Eight to ten years of legal experience advising clients on matters related to personal trust administration and/or investment/wealth management or work in a related legal practice.
- Experience advising on the application of and compliance with state and federal regulations and laws in the above-described subject areas is preferred.
- Experience representing financial institutions’ wealth management businesses, corporate trustees or other related experience with banking and/or securities regulations is preferred.
- Knowledge of trust and/or wealth management products and services, including those related to asset management.
- Comfort with and interest in working on a variety of legal matters, including matters of first impression.
- Ability to lead and work in a team environment, including with fellow Law Division colleagues, business line clients, and support partners such as Risk and Compliance.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong commitment to client service.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and apply federal and state legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to personal trust and investment activities, including OCC fiduciary standards, SEC requirements, and applicable tax law, to provide clear, actionable guidance to the business.
- Advise on the administration of trust and investment management accounts, addressing both product-level and account-specific considerations to ensure alignment with fiduciary duties and regulatory expectations.
- Advise business leaders on the development, structure and enhancement of products and service offerings by embedding legal considerations into program design, delivery models, and governance frameworks.
- Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks impacting the personal trust and investments business and collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop practical, risk-informed solutions.
- Support documentation, operational processes, and control frameworks that effectively balance business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Review and negotiate contracts and related agreements in support of business activities and strategic initiatives.
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
