Senior Counsel — Corporate & Regulatory Risk (Hybrid)

M&T Bank Corporation; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a Senior Counsel to represent the organization in complex litigation matters and to guide policy on legal risk across business units. You will collaborate with outside counsel and internal teams to advise on regulatory disclosures, product design, licensing, and expansions.

The role requires J.D., state bar admission, 4+ years of attorney experience, and strong negotiation, analytical, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• New York State or applicable state bar admission.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as an attorney or other relevant legal experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice and opinion to the organization and answer day-to-day questions from business personnel.
• Provide guidance and support for existing products, new product design, geographic expansion, etc., taking into account all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• May represent the organization in litigation matters for assigned businesses or bank functions.
• Draft, review and advise on business and legal documents including regulatory disclosures, marketing material and licensing statutes.
• Lead in the development and interpretation of departmental policies. Research and review existing law and make recommendations regarding new procedures and policies.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission (NY or applicable state)

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a Senior Counsel to represent the organization in complex litigation matters and to guide policy on legal risk across business units. You will collaborate with outside counsel and internal teams to advise on regulatory disclosures, product design, licensing, and expansions.

The role requires J.D., state bar admission, 4+ years of attorney experience, and strong negotiation, analytical, and writing skills.