Capital Markets Counsel - IB & M&A

Truist; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 192,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist seeks a capital markets attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel on the Investment Banking and Capital Markets legal team in the Chicago area.

The role focuses on securities and M&A advisory, working as a trusted legal advisor to internal clients and business partners. Remote work is not available; in-office presence is required, potentially based in Charlotte or Atlanta with Truist’s teams.

Qualifications

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time-management skills, and move between matters fluidly.
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant internal client legal support day to day.
• Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
• Keep 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 documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, perform legal research and analysis, and maintain files and records.
• Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
• Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Truist seeks a capital markets attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel on the Investment Banking and Capital Markets legal team in the Chicago area.

The role focuses on securities and M&A advisory, working as a trusted legal advisor to internal clients and business partners. Remote work is not available; in-office presence is required, potentially based in Charlotte or Atlanta with Truist’s teams.