CAM Legal Liaison I

M&T Bank; Getzville (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

M&T Bank in Getzville, NY is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to support legal and collections activities related to accounts in litigation or workout processes. You will work with internal teams and outside counsel to align strategies, manage vendor services, and monitor expenses to protect the bank’s collateral value.

The role emphasizes strong communication, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory controls.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and minimum of 1 year’s relevant banking experience, or a combined minimum of 3 years’ higher education and/or work experience including 1 year in banking.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with internal personnel and outside counsel to establish effective legal strategy while managing costs.
• Coordinate with business partners and vendors to ensure services meet SLAs.
• Negotiate sale and settlement agreements with counsel and partners.
• Monitor workout strategies and expenses to protect the bank's collateral value and return.
• Review and approve attorney SmartSpend fees and track customer-level expenses.

Connaissances

Detail oriented

Verbal and written communication

Formation

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Description du poste

Overview:

Responsible for supporting a variety of functions including, but not limited to, handling accounts in the legal process, repossession, foreclosure or bankruptcy processing. Serves as a key contact for both internal and external counsel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal personnel and outside counsel to establish effective legal strategy while maximizing cost containment opportunities.
• Initiate direct contact with business partners and vendors to ensure services provided are meeting predetermined service level agreements.
• Collaborate with counsel and business partners to negotiate sale and settlement agreements.
• Monitor workout strategies in use, as well as associated expenses, to ensure adequate protection for M&T with respect to its interest in the collateral, and expected net return.
• Review and approve attorney SmartSpend fees; track expenses at the customer level.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the business and its functions, processes and operations.
• Keep abreast of business and market trends that may affect business and department.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibility:

The incumbent works under supervision and has regular internal contact with other departments and externally with customers and service providers. This position has limited customer interaction.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate’s degree and minimum of 1 years’ relevant banking experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 3 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 years’ relevant banking experience.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in Collections or Loss Mitigation.
• Knowledge of M&T Bank systems.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $20.55 - $34.25 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Getzville, New York, United States of America