Position Overview
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 companys success. As a Senior Counsel within PNCs Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring organization you will be based in Pittsburgh PA.
This position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely at managers discretion.
In this role the Staff Counsel will provide varied legal guidance and support such as: providing legal advice and support to asset managers in the commercial workout line of business and documentation specialists on bankruptcy business reorganizations amendments and other workout matters; collaborating with clients and colleagues to improve internal processes and enhance efficiency consistent with PNCs risk framework while also delivering a positive customer experience; advising internal loan administrators and operations support areas regarding ongoing administration of loans including collateral booking and other servicing issues; training internal clients and partners; selecting and overseeing services of approved outside counsel; drafting reviewing and/or negotiating loan documents relating to commercial bankruptcies and workouts; maintaining standard loan forms; and collaborating with the lines of business to spot and resolve issues associated with the development of new initiatives products and services.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and credentials:
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Currently licensed to practice in the courts of one or more states
A minimum of five years of experience with secured transactions (including real estate secured transactions) and related commercial lending laws
Meaningful experience representing financial services companies in large corporate middle market commercial and small business lending transactions bankruptcies and business restructurings.
Excellent business judgment sound decisionmaking and solid problemsolving and legal analytical skills
Ability to think strategically to identify trends and risks and ability to facilitate and implement solutions
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization both orally and in writing
Selfstarter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively as appropriate
Strong timemanagement and organizational skills
Job Description
- Under the supervision of a senior attorney identifies and manages legal risk for the organization.
- Provides procedural legal advice on routine legal matters.
- Conducts research and provides legal support to more senior attorneys within the enterprise legal function on a variety of complex legal and business issues.
- Reviews and prepares transactional and other routine legal documentation.
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 PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge skills and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills competencies work experience education and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Legal Compliance Legal Consulting Legal Practices Legal Risk Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessments
Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail Business Acumen Business Ethics Decision Making and Critical Thinking Effective Communications Legal Analysis Legal Function Managing Multiple Priorities Problem Solving
Work Experience
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. Industryrelevant experience is typically 5 years.
Education
JD (Required)
Certifications
Active State License Multiple Issuers
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility options for fulltime employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature) dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and longterm disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; backup 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; 8 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 parttime employees visitYour PNC Total Rewards.
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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
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