Senior Associate General Counsel - Director of Special Projects

M&T Bank Corporation; Clanton (AL); Remote; USD 182,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel to lead complex legal projects and provide strategic counsel. This role involves advising senior management on legal risks, developing policies, and ensuring compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in managing large initiatives. Join a forward-thinking firm that values integrity and collaboration, and make a meaningful impact in the financial sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Retirement Plans

Paid Volunteer Time

Competitive Salary

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for this role.
• Experience in managing large legal projects and initiatives is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement strategic policies for legal support across divisions.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

10 years of legal experience

7 years of work leadership experience

Job description

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Senior Associate General Counsel - Director of Special Projects

Apply remote type Remote Eligible, USA locations Remote, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 12, 2025 (2 days left to apply) job requisition id R75755

Overview:

Provide counsel and advice on complex projects and legal matters affecting the organization, and work with senior leaders from various business lines and support units. Strategically develop and execute operational initiatives for the Bank’s Legal Division.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of complex or specialized legal activities to protect the organization and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations; including but limited to work on projects related to digital forensics, e-discovery, litigation holds and complex discovery

• Provide legal advice in multiple areas of expertise to senior managers to ensure their activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.

• Assist with development and management of reporting to management and board committees.

• Make recommendations to senior management on how to respond to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations.

• Partner with Compliance, Risk and Audit groups to help lead divisional/departmental matters, as appropriate.

• Develop and implement streamlined and strategic policies and procedures for the legal support of multiple divisions.

• Prepare or review more complex materials for external legal counsel.

• Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.

• Other responsibilities as assigned

Scope of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for advising on litigation operations, abandoned funds, and projects, as appropriate. Incumbent should be able to anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the Bank, develop and recommend corporate policy and positions on a broad range of legal issues and conduct and coordinate legal research. This is a senior level position that requires interaction with senior and executive management on a regular basis.

Education and Experience Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as an attorney or other relevant legal experience.

• Minimum of 7 years' work leadership experience, including direct or indirect people management.

• Experience managing large initiatives/projects.

• New York State or applicable state bar admission.

• Ability to identify legal issues, evaluate legal risks, and offer solutions.

• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, organizational skills.

• Excellent writing, analytical and verbal skills.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $182,808.10 - $304,680.17 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Location

Clanton, Alabama, United States of America

About Us

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.

As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. ViewM&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

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