Senior Counsel- Corporate and Commercial Banking
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
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 Corporate Governance organization you will be based in Pittsburgh PA Philadelphia PA or Birmingham AL.The Senior Counsel will be a member of PNCs Business & Finance Legal Group (B&F Legal). B&F Legal is a team of approximately 65 attorneys and paralegals within PNCs legal department with lawyers in several locations including many located in Pittsburgh PA Philadelphia PA and Birmingham AL. The Corporate and Commercial Banking Group a unit within B&F Legal is seeking a senior-level corporate/commercial lending attorney to support PNCs Corporate and Institutional Banking lines of business.
In this role the Senior Counsel will provide broad and varied legal guidance and support such as: providing legal advice and support to relationship managers underwriters credit officers and documentation specialists on lending matters of varying complexity; 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 all types of corporate and commercial loan transactions; 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:
Significant experience with secured transactions (including real estate secured transactions) and related commercial lending laws
Meaningful experience representing financial services companies in large corporate and middle market lending transactions both bilateral and syndicated
Excellent business judgment sound decision-making and solid problem-solving 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
Self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively as appropriate
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Familiarity with leveraged finance cross-border supply chain finance or securitization transactions a plusPNC 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 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 AssessmentsCompetencies
Business Ethics Decision Making and Critical Thinking Effective Communications External Resource Management Influencing Legal Analysis Legal Function NegotiatingWork 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. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8 years.Education
JD (Required)Certifications
Active State License - Multiple IssuersLicenses
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 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.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process please contact us via email at . Please include accommodation request in the subject line title and be sure to include your name the job ID and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call and say Workday for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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.
California Residents
Required Experience:
Senior IC