Consumer Litigation Attorney - Deposits

Truist Bank•Winston-Salem, VA

1d•$144,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Truist Legal Department is looking for an experienced litigator to join the litigation team in proactively and strategically managing a wide variety of defensive litigation and pre-litigation disputes, as well as collaborating with the business and other Legal teammates to provide advice and counseling to mitigate legal risk. The litigator will work primarily on Deposit litigation as part of the Consumer Litigation Team. This position has in-office expectations 5 days a week. The role can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA. This is NOT a remote opportunity.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
Possess superior 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
Able to work autonomously without close supervision
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 or a related legal specialty
Experience in a corporate legal department having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
An educational focus on business or finance
Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation

Responsibilities

Provide significant internal client legal support day to day
Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
May prepare and/or review 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
Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.