Senior Counsel

Fulton Bank•East Lampeter Township, PA

8d•$143,100 - $238,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides advice and counsel on a wide variety of complex legal matters involving Fulton Financial Corporation. The Senior Counsel serves as a key legal advisor on public reporting, corporate securities, and governance matters, ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws and regulatory requirements. The role supports corporate activities including transactions, corporate structuring, strategic initiatives, capital markets transactions, financing initiatives, subsidiary management, and other strategic business operations. This is a full-time career opportunity that can be hybrid within the Fulton Bank footprint in DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, or VA. The position provides legal leadership and strategic support for public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including SEC filings, securities law compliance, and corporate governance matters. The role may also perform other duties assigned by the manager. Employees are accountable for understanding and acting on applicable compliance programs, regulations, policies, procedures, and training assignments, identifying compliance risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and escalating risks to the appropriate management level.

Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
At least 10 years of relevant legal experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house capacity.
Membership in good standing of the bar of at least one jurisdiction where the Corporation or its banking subsidiaries operate, or of New York or the District of Columbia.
Ability to convey thoughts and information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to identify, analyze, and advise on complex legal issues, including making recommendations on significant corporate matters.
Ability to understand business needs and desired results and apply applicable laws and regulations to provide useful, timely advice that supports compliant business objectives.
Sound legal and business judgment, and the ability to exercise it effectively.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future work-visa sponsorship from Fulton Bank.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research on federal and state laws and regulations affecting the operation of a multi-bank, multi-state financial holding company, and stay informed of relevant legislation, regulations, and legal developments.
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents involving the interests of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Provide verbal and written legal advice to directors, officers, and employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries regarding applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Inform relevant departments and employees of new and amended legislation and regulations, and work proactively with officers to develop or modify practices and procedures to meet legal, regulatory, and corporate policy requirements.
Serve on or provide legal advice to corporate task forces and initiatives.
In consultation with the general counsel or deputy general counsel, determine what legal work to delegate to outside counsel; direct significant strategic and substantive actions and manage outside counsel costs, including through alternative fee arrangements or project budgets where appropriate.
Manage assigned litigation matters and ensure the Corporation and its subsidiaries are adequately represented.
Work with regulators, other legal counsel, and outside parties to promote business objectives; keep the general counsel, deputy general counsel, and other appropriate officers apprised of legal matters.
Work independently on assigned matters with minimal supervision and ensure required services are provided in a timely manner.
Conduct or support due diligence and integration work for mergers and acquisitions, branch location purchases or sales, and similar fundamental transactions.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced attorneys.
Perform other job duties assigned by the manager and comply with applicable company compliance programs, policies, procedures, and training requirements.

Benefits

Medical plans with prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending account or health savings account, depending on the medical plan chosen
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) program with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off programs, including holiday pay
Paid volunteer time
Disability insurance coverage
Maternity and parental leave
Adoption assistance
Educational assistance
Wellness program with financial incentives
Equity in the form of restricted stock units
Eligibility to participate in a short-term incentive compensation plan subject to individual and company performance