Assistant General Counsel 2 - Consumer Lending Originations & Marketing

Truist; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

A financial services company in Minnesota seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support consumer lending originations and marketing. This role involves offering legal advice, managing legal risks, and building client relationships. Candidates should have a Juris Doctorate and 5-8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 – $200,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, or corporate settings.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with state consumer lending laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant internal client legal support.
• Assess complex legal risks and provide legal advice.
• Analyze legislation and regulations affecting the company.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Time-management skills

Team-oriented mentality

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Assistant General Counsel 2 - Consumer Lending Originations & Marketing

Join Truist's dedicated legal team as an Assistant General Counsel focusing on consumer lending originations and marketing. This role maintains strong, productive relationships with key internal clients, serves as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner, and provides technical expertise in specific areas of specialization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide significant internal client legal support day to day on an independent basis.
• Assess complex legal risk, provide legal advice, and assist in resolving legal problems that may represent potential exposure to the company.
• Keep abreast of and analyze legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in the area of practice.
• Prepare and/or review routine documents and other instruments; represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable); perform legal research and analysis; maintain files and records.
• Develop an initial area of specialization to support line(s) of business.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing.
• 5‑8 years of post‑bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time‑management skills, and move between matters fluidly.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively, and meet critical deadlines.
• Team‑oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a corporate legal department and a track record of advancing responsibility.
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation.
• Experience in consumer lending origination and acquisition, including marketing.
• Knowledge of state consumer lending laws and proficiency in state‑law research.
• Familiarity with real property title and loan‑closing practices.
• Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to consumer lending, including FCRA, TILA, RESPA, ECOA, FTC Act, CAN‑SPAM, and TCPA.

Base Salary

The base salary range for this position is $170,000 – $200,000.

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, 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. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated), 10 sick days, and paid holidays. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

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 any other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law E‑Verify IER Right to Work.

Job Metadata

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal