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Regular or Temporary:
RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:
Support senior professionals within the Legal Department to maintain strong productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor legal risk manager and business partner.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Draft and negotiate third party supplier contracts including MSAs OSAs consulting agreements and SOWs on behalf of the company supporting one or more specific departments including Enterprise Technology Marketing Finance Enterprise Corporate Services HR Risk Audit Chief of Staff Consumer and Small Business Banking or Wholesale.
2. May provide legal guidance and support on marketing corporate communications and non-profit matters including review of collateral materials; press releases; print TV and online ad campaigns; clearances and releases; promotions sweepstakes and contests; entertainment matters and social media.
3. Provide support to attorneys within the Legal Department as well as lines of business under the supervision of another attorney.
4. Responsible for assessing legal risk providing legal advice relating to routine matters and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
5. Keeps abreast of legislation regulations and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
6. May prepare and/or review routine documents and other instruments represent the company in transactions litigation bankruptcy matters or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable) performing legal research and analysis maintaining files and records.
7. Develop an initial area of specialization to support line(s) of business.
8. Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and leadership to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.
9. Effectively address and support substantial volume of varying highly complex matters with minimal supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
2. 5 years of post-bar experience in a law firm government and/or corporate settings
3. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to prioritize matters utilize time management skills and move between matters fluidly
5. Ability to handle a heavy workload manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
6. Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
7. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office software products
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience or related training in the financial services industry
2. Experience in a corporate legal department especially a financial institution having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
3. An educational focus on business or finance
4. Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large complex corporation
5. Specific experience drafting and negotiating Marketing or Enterprise Technology contracts a plus
6. Strong understanding of intellectual property and experience in providing legal advice and counsel on non-profit brand marketing and advertising related matters
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Standing
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Walking
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Bending
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Lifting
Up to 10 lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to work standard office equipment including PC keyboard and mouse copy/fax machines and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Up to 25%
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the offers medical dental vision life insurance disability accidental death and dismemberment tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment along with 10 sick days (also prorated) and paid holidays. For more details on Truists generous benefit plans please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division this job may also be eligible for Truists defined benefit pension plan restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply based on full-time or part-time status position and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race gender color religion citizenship or national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
