Senior Counsel - Trusts and Estates

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•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, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Birmingham, AL, Washington D.C. or Cleveland, OH. We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience practicing in the area of trusts and estates in a law firm or fiduciary practice, counseling high net-worth individuals, advising fiduciaries and handling sophisticated trust, estate and tax matters. The candidate should have experience drafting and/or reviewing complex estate planning documents, nonjudicial agreements and probate and trust probate court filings, as well as preparing and reviewing fiduciary accountings. Strong research and drafting skills are required, and the candidate should have familiarity with federal transfer. 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
Extensive experience practicing in the area of trusts and estates in a law firm or fiduciary practice
Counseling high net-worth individuals
Advising fiduciaries
Handling sophisticated trust, estate and tax matters
Experience drafting and/or reviewing complex estate planning documents, nonjudicial agreements and probate and trust probate court filings
Preparing and reviewing fiduciary accountings
Strong research and drafting skills
Familiarity with federal transfer
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

Legal Compliance
Legal Consulting
Legal Practices
Legal Risk
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessments
Business Ethics
Decision Making and Critical Thinking
Effective Communications
Establishing and Maintaining Trust
External Resource Management
Influencing Through Expertise
Legal Analysis
Legal Function
Negotiating
Problem Solving

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

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