Senior Counsel-- Asset Based Lending

PNC • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • 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 Senior Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA or Birmingham, AL.

The Senior Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support to the Business Credit group, which focuses in part on asset‑based lending transactions. The role requires a seasoned attorney capable of handling complex secured lending matters, managing negotiations, updating various legal forms, and advising the business on a wide range of legal issues.

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.
Job Description
Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management. Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management.
Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel.
Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance.
Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
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.

Requirements

• Significant experience in asset‑based lending and secured transactions.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret and advise on relevant regulations affecting asset‑based lending.
• Proven ability to work effectively with internal business partners and outside counsel.
• Detail‑oriented with strong judgment and risk awareness.
• Able to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Roles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years.
• JD (Required)
• Active State License - Multiple Issuers

Nice To Haves

• Legal Compliance
• Legal Consulting
• Legal Practices
• Legal Risk
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessments

Responsibilities

• Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management.
• Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management.
• Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel.
• Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance.
• Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree