Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Lending

Regions Bank•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

Law Degree
Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
Eight (8) years of legal experience at a regulatory agency, in the financial services industry, or at a law firm with strong knowledge of bank regulations or other relevant practical legal experience
Ability to build strong partnerships with business colleagues in order to drive results
Ability to manage a high-volume workload and reach prompt, pragmatic decisions
Ability to tactfully navigate complex discussions
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders to include senior management
Advanced analytical, research, decision-making and problem-solving skills combined with effective time management and project management/planning skills
Demonstrated ability to assimilate and analyze facts and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice
Demonstrated ability to comfortably operate in a constantly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage, formally or informally, other Assistant General Counsel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possesses unique legal expertise in one or more specialized areas of the law
Strong organizational skills
Broad-based lending experience across one or more of the following lending types: Commercial real estate lending, Small business lending, Private wealth and high‑net‑worth lending, Syndicated and participated credit facilities, Asset-based lending or Equipment financing.
Strong drafting skills for loan documents, amendments, waivers, and related credit materials.
Strong interest in expanding expertise across a wide variety of lending structures, collateral types, and borrower profiles.
Ability to issue practical, business‑focused legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new lending areas where experience may be limited.
Demonstrated ability to identify legal risks and propose solutions that balance risk management with business objectives.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate closely with business partners, credit, operations, and other stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple matters simultaneously and prioritizing based on business needs.
Ability to work independently with appropriate judgment while knowing when to escalate or seek additional guidance.

Responsibilities

Partners with business units and senior leaders to provide practical legal advice on issues related to complex business and banking matters
Provides strategic, pragmatic, and trusted legal advice to business units
Advises management as to the interpretation of laws and regulations and on new and recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the Bank
Monitors and remains up to date on emerging legislative developments that may affect the Bank
Participates in line of business-initiated projects such as drafting policies and procedures on new regulations and amendments or new interpretations of existing regulations
Provides seasoned assessment of legal risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the Bank’s reputation as well as our clients and assets
Provides advanced legal counsel on a wide range of legal issues and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Develops relationships based on trust across the organization; grows internal and external networks
May work with outside counsel on legal issues impacting the Bank
May lead and manage other Assistant General Counsel, specialists and/or paralegal staff
May provide assistance with training bankers, associates, operational staff and customer support staff on legal issues