Assistant General Counsel - Contracts

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks an Assistant General Counsel - Contracts to draft and negotiate supplier contracts and provide legal guidance to key departments. This role encompasses managing legal risk and building strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will be a licensed attorney with extensive experience in a corporate legal department, ideally within the financial services industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years of post-bar experience in law firm, government, or corporate settings.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts including MSAs and consulting agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on marketing and corporate communications.
• Assess legal risk and provide routine legal advice.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Stress Management

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide support to attorneys within the Legal Department, as well as lines of business under the supervision of another attorney.
• 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.
• Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
• 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.
• 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.
• Effectively address and support substantial volume of varying highly complex matters with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
• 5 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 software products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or related training in the financial services industry
• Experience in a corporate legal department, especially a financial institution, with positions of advancing responsibility
• Educational focus on business or finance
• Comfort working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation
• Specific experience drafting and negotiating Marketing or Enterprise Technology contracts
• Strong understanding of intellectual property and experience in providing legal advice on non-profit, brand marketing, and advertising matters

Other Job Requirements / Working Conditions

• Sitting: Occasionally (Less than 25%)
• Standing: Occasionally (Less than 25%)
• Walking: Occasionally (Less than 25%)
• Bending: Occasionally (Less than 25%)
• Lifting: Up to 10 lbs.
• Visual / Audio / Speaking: Able to interpret client information from the computer and communicate effectively in person and on the phone.
• Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding: Able to work with standard office equipment.
• Availability: Able to work all scheduled hours, including overtime as needed.
• Travel: Up to 25%

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, savings accounts, 401k, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and other benefits as per company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Truist is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. It is also a Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information, visit our Benefits site and review the EEO and pay transparency notices.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal