Consumer Litigation Attorney - Deposits

Truist; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking an experienced litigator to join the Consumer Litigation Team, focusing on deposit litigation. The role involves strategic management of defensive matters, with collaboration across the business and Legal departments to mitigate risk.

The position requires 8 years post-bar experience, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a demanding environment. On-site work five days a week across multiple U.S. locations, including Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice in good standing.
• 8 years of post-bar experience in law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize matters and manage time effectively.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant internal client legal support day to day.
• Assess legal risk and provide advice to mitigate exposure.
• Stay current on legislation and case law developments affecting banking.
• Prepare or review documents and represent the company in transactions or litigation.
• Identify need for and direct outside counsel as needed.
• Possibly supervise other legal staff on active matters.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Time management

Autonomy

Team-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA accredited)

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)

The Truist Legal Department is looking for an experienced litigator to join the litigation team in proactively and strategically managing a wide variety of defensive litigation and pre-litigation disputes, as well as collaborating with the business and other Legal teammates to provide advice and counseling to mitigate legal risk. The litigator will work primarily on Deposit litigation as part of the Consumer Litigation Team.

Position has in office expectations 5 days a week. Role can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA. This is NOT a remote opportunity.

Essential Duties And 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.
• 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 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
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
• 8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Possess superior 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
• Able to work autonomously without close supervision
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or related training in the financial services industry or a related legal specialty
• Experience in a corporate legal department having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
• An educational focus on business or finance
• Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation
• The annual base salary for this position is $144,000 - $180,000.

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 by manager/supervisor 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, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. 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. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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