Senior Counsel Litigation

Fairygodboss; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Pension and stock purchase plans

Dependent care reimbursement

Education assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Senior Counsel within Corporate Governance, based in Pittsburgh, PA. You will manage actual and threatened litigation for multiple business lines and oversee outside counsel relationships to provide practical guidance within a compliance framework.

In this role you will interact with management, develop strategic directions on when to leverage external counsel, and ensure alignment with the enterprise risk management framework.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and regulatory compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees actual and threatened litigation for multiple lines of business.
• Selects and manages outside counsel.
• Provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel.
• Interacts with management to ensure legal compliance and risk management.

Skills

Customer Focused

Managing Risk

Education

JD (Required)

Job description

Job Profile

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Senior Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or one of PNC's other hub locations.

Manages actual and threatened litigation for multiple lines of business.

Selects and manages outside counsel as needed.

PNC is an in‑office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management. Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management.

Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel.

Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance.

Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry.

Qualifications

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Preferred Skills

Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments

Competencies

Business Ethics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Establishing and Maintaining Trust, External Resource Management, Influencing Through Expertise, Legal Analysis, Legal Function, Negotiating, Problem Solving

Work Experience

Roles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Industry‑relevant experience is typically 8+ years.

Education

JD (Required)

Certifications

Active State License - Multiple Issuers

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full‑time employees include:

• medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options
• employee and spouse/child life insurance
• short and long‑term disability protection
• 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans
• dependent care reimbursement account
• back‑up child/elder care
• adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility:

• maternity and/or parental leave
• up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
• between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
• years of service

Disability Accommodations Statement

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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