Corporate Counsel

First National Bank Of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

F.N.B. Corporation is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide counsel on complex legal, regulatory and risk matters arising from banking operations and contracts.

The role includes advising senior management and coordinating with outside counsel on litigation and other outsourced matters. The ideal candidate has a JD, at least five years of related experience, and a license to practice law in the United States.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Attorney license.
• Experience in banking law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on complex legal, regulatory and risk matters for a public company in financial services.
• Liaise with outside counsel; manage litigation and outsourced matters.
• Offer practical legal advice to business leaders on applicable laws and policies.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

General legal experience

Banking law experience

Education

JD

Job description

Primary Office Location: 626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219. Join our team. Make a difference - for us and for your future.

Position Title: Corporate Counsel

Business Unit: Legal

Reports to: Senior Corporate Counsel

Position Overview:

This position is primarily responsible for providing counsel and guidance with respect to complex legal, regulatory and risk matters arising out of the activities, operations, contractual relationships, and business and transactional matters of a public company in the highly regulated financial services industry. The incumbent provides legal advice and support relating to complex legal, compliance and risk issues to both business and support employees as well as high-level management, communicates with outside counsel, prepares and reviews various legal documents and performs legal research.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides support to Senior Corporate Counsel by assisting in the management of outside litigation and other outsourced legal matters as well as assisting with supervision and communication with outside counsel.
• Prepares and reviews pleadings and other litigation-related documents.
• Provides sound legal analysis and practical legal advice and solutions to business leaders on laws, regulations, rules and policies related to the operations of the corporation.
• Provides counsel to various affiliates, business functions, Compliance, high-level management and business leaders.
• Reviews material contracts, licensing agreements, deeds and leases.
• Provides support to the Legal Department by conducting research on legal, compliance and other financial industry matters.
• Assists with research, preparation, implementation and maintenance of Legal Department policies and procedures.
• Provides legal guidance on banking and commercial law issues including issues relating to check and item processing and deposit and UCC requirements.
• Provides legal guidance to human resources with regard to employment and benefit related issues.
• Participates in due diligence reviews in connection with potential acquisition transactions.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
• All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation’s risk management program.
• F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines.
• Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

JD

Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

5

Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software MS Word - Basic Level
• MS Excel - Intermediate Level
• MS PowerPoint - Basic Level
• Experience in a general legal field.
• Experience in a bank legal field preferred but not required.
• Firm understanding of applicable compliance laws and regulations.

Licensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Attorney License

Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work:

N/A

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

It is the policy of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) and its affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law. It is also the policy of FNB and its affiliates to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace. FNB will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position; only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.

Company Culture and Opportunities:

A culture of teamwork. A history of success. As a leading diversified financial services company, F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals who want to grow their careers. The FNB team is a group of highly qualified professionals who work together to provide comprehensive financial solutions across our corporate footprint, which includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Our consistent recognition as a best place to work and top workplace by our own employees symbolizes the outstanding culture we represent.