Attorney - Banking Regulatory

Truist•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Support senior professionals within the Legal Department to maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner. Ideal candidate will have deep background and experience related to the applicability of state and federal laws and regulations (including Regulation Z, Regulation B, and Fair Credit Reporting Act) to consumer and small business credit card lines of business. Candidate will also be responsible for identifying legal, regulatory, and reputational risks or issues potentially arising from consumer lending marketing materials. Candidate will be expected to routinely partner with business development and marketing teams to analyze, discuss, and manage risks while providing alternative solutions to produce compelling and compliant marketing collateral. Position has in office expectations - this is not a remote opportunity. Role is able to sit in the following office locations: Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA, or Charlotte, NC

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
5 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Nice To Haves

Experience or related training in the financial services industry
Experience in a corporate legal department, especially a financial institution, having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
An educational focus on business or finance

Responsibilities

Provide support to attorneys within the Legal Department, as well as lines of business with limited supervision.
Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice relating to routine matters, and assisting in resolving legal problems that may represent potential exposure to the company.
Keep abreast of and analyze legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
May prepare and review routine documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files, and records
Develop an initial area of specialization to support line(s) of business
Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and leadership to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.