Counsel, Contracts

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Birmingham, AL, Washington, D.C. or Cleveland, Ohio. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Nice To Haves

Contract Law
Contract Sourcing
Human Resources Law
Legal Compliance
Legal Consulting
Legal Practices
Legal Risk
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessments
Vendor Contracts

Responsibilities

Responsible for negotiating third party agreements for the entire organization and advising internal clients on contract matters arising at any point of procurement process from RFP to contract implementation and disputes.
Reviews complex third-party agreements and identifies risks and escalates them to the proper stakeholders.
Provides contract interpretation and conflict resolution support after the contract is executed, including by partnering with internal stakeholders to evaluate a potential breach of contract, drafting demand letters and vendor communications.
Trains Supply Chain quarterly on contracting best practices.
Supports merger and acquisition due diligence activity
Understands key regulatory considerations that drive third-party engagements
Identifies and manages legal risk for the organization.
Conducts research, provides procedural legal advice, and participates in the support and resolution of significant legal matters.
Provides enterprise perspective and partnership to inside and outside legal counsel.
Reviews and prepares transactional and other routine legal documentation.

Benefits

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.