Senior Associate General Counsel - Securitization

Truist Bank • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Support and assist the Deputy General Counsel in the development and implementation of a legal strategy that will facilitate the objectives of Truist and its affiliates and subsidiaries, while proactively mitigating any associated legal risk. Provide highly specialized advice and counsel to senior leadership and key internal clients of a critical business unit or function on significant legal and business matters impacting or potentially impacting the business unit or function, and having a material impact on the overall enterprise legal risk profile. Maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner. Serve as a technical expert in asset securitization.”

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Twelve years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Possess effective personnel management skills and demonstrates emotional intelligence.
• 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

• In-house experience with a large financial institution active in asset securitization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to balance business needs with legal risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing risk infrastructure associated with asset securitization activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and input to the Deputy General Counsel in the development and execution of the overall Truist legal strategy.
• Provide significant internal executive client legal management level support day to day, on an independent basis, as the lead legal liaison for a critical business unit or function.
• Responsible for managing significant matters, assessing complex 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.
• Prepares and/or reviews documents and other instruments, may 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 frequently provides work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.
• Leads informal teams or projects or subject-matter groups within the Department
• Serve as a technical expert in particular area(s) of specialization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees