Assistant General Counsel - Special Assets (Hybrid in Buffalo, NY)

M&T Bank•Buffalo, NY

4d•$139,700 - $232,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel represents the organization in litigation matters for assigned business units and collaborates with outside legal counsel. The role leads efforts to mitigate complex legal risks facing M&T and develops and executes corporate policy and positions on legal issues. It provides strategic analysis and counsel on complex legal issues for assigned business units, anticipates and guards against legal risks, and conducts and coordinates research on a variety of legal matters. The position interacts with mid- to senior-level management and may provide guidance to junior staff or supervise paralegals and administrative staff. This is a hybrid position based at the One M&T Plaza office in Buffalo, New York, requiring four days per week in the office and allowing one day per week of remote work. The annual pay range is $139,700 to $232,900; compensation depends on the successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Minimum of 4 years of experience as an attorney or other relevant legal experience.
Admission to the New York State bar or applicable state bar.
Ability to identify legal issues, evaluate legal risks, and offer solutions.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Excellent writing, analytical, and verbal skills.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing and analyzing credit or loan agreement documentation, forbearance agreements, loan modifications, and related materials.
Experience in commercial bankruptcy or workout.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice and opinions to the organization and answer day-to-day questions from business personnel.
Guide and support existing products, new product design, and geographic expansion while considering applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Represent the organization in litigation matters for assigned businesses or bank functions, as applicable.
Draft, review, and advise on business and legal documents, including regulatory disclosures, marketing materials, and licensing statutes.
Lead the development and interpretation of departmental policies.
Research and review existing law and recommend new procedures and policies.
Adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with its Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues requiring escalation to management.
Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing M&T; develop and recommend corporate policy and positions on legal issues.
Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues.
Provide guidance to junior staff members and, as applicable, supervise paralegals and administrative staff.
Collaborate with outside legal counsel on legal matters.