Capital Markets Assistant General Counsel

Regions Bank•Atlanta, GA

2d•$110,152 - $178,332•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions, the Capital Markets Assistant General Counsel primarily manages legal and documentation issues for the Real Estate Capital Markets (RECM) team and closely interacts with other legal and compliance functions within Capital Markets.

Requirements

Law degree
Six (6) years of commercial real estate lending legal experience in the financial services industry, or at a law firm with strong knowledge of bank regulations or other relevant practical legal experience
Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
Knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements related to commercial real estate

Nice To Haves

Ability to analyze facts and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice
Ability to build strong partnerships with business colleagues to drive results
Ability to manage a high-volume workload and reach prompt, pragmatic decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders
Advanced analytical, research, decision-making, and problem-solving skills combined with effective time management and project management/planning skills
Demonstrated ability to comfortably operate in a constantly changing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Provides legal support and guidance to the RECM team, with a particular emphasis on document negotiation, outside counsel management, and assistance to the underwriting staff with respect to the legal oversight of RECM’s involvement in Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) loans, Freddie Mac loans, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) loans and other RECM products
Ensures adherence to policies and procedures
Ensures legal adherence to regulatory requirements
Works effectively within Regions' corporate governance practices and policies to ensure potential risks are appropriately addressed, and Regions' legal/reputational issues and shareholder objectives are covered
Remains up to date with market trends