Capital Markets Assistant General Counsel

Regions Bank

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 121,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Volunteer Program

Job summary

Regions Bank is seeking a Capital Markets Assistant General Counsel to manage legal and documentation issues for the Real Estate Capital Markets team. You will interact with other legal and compliance functions to ensure proper governance and risk management.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in commercial real estate lending law, a law degree, and active bar admission. The role is full-time in Atlanta with incentive pay plans and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor with bar admission in good standing.
Extensive knowledge of commercial real estate lending practices.
Experience advising on FNMA/Freddie Mac HUD loans a plus.
Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support and guidance to the RECM team on loan documentation and negotiations.
Assist underwriting staff with legal oversight of RECM involvement in loans.
Ensure adherence to Regions' policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with internal legal/compliance and governance to address risks.

Skills

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Real estate lending

Stakeholder management

Communications

Education

Law degree

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Capital Markets Assistant General Counsel primarily manages legal and documentation issues for the Real Estate Capital Markets (RECM) team and closely interacts with other legal and compliance functions within Capital Markets.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides legal support and guidance to the RECM team, with a particular emphasis on document negotiation, outside counsel management, and assistance to the underwriting staff with respect to the legal oversight of RECM's involvement in Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) loans, Freddie Mac loans, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) loans and other RECM products
Ensures adherence to policies and procedures
Ensures legal adherence to regulatory requirements
Works effectively within Regions' corporate governance practices and policies to ensure potential risks are appropriately addressed, and Regions' legal/reputational issues and shareholder objectives are covered
Remains up to date with market trends

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

Law degree
Six (6) years of commercial real estate lending legal experience in the financial services industry, or at a law firm with strong knowledge of bank regulations or other relevant practical legal experience
Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
Knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements related to commercial real estate

Skills and Competencies

Ability to analyze facts and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice
Ability to build strong partnerships with business colleagues to drive results
Ability to manage a high-volume workload and reach prompt, pragmatic decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders
Advanced analytical, research, decision-making, and problem-solving skills combined with effective time management and project management/planning skills
Demonstrated ability to comfortably operate in a constantly changing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum: $110,152.35 USD

Median: $178,332.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans: This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals. Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.