Senior Counsel: Litigation & Regulatory Strategy (Hybrid)

Wilmington Trust; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Trust in Buffalo, NY is seeking a senior in-house counsel to represent the organization in litigation matters and collaborate with outside counsel on complex legal issues. The candidate will lead efforts to mitigate risks and develop corporate policy on regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include advising on product design, disclosures, licensing, and strategy, while aligning with company risk appetite and regulatory standards. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• New York Bar admission.
• Minimum of 4 years of attorney or relevant legal experience.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, analytical and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice and opinions to the organization and respond to day-to-day questions from business personnel.
• Guide and support product design, regulatory expansion, and geographic growth while complying with laws 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 development and interpretation of departmental policies; research and review laws and propose new procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Analytical reasoning

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

New York Bar admission

Minimum 4 years of attorney experience

Job description

Wilmington Trust in Buffalo, NY is seeking a senior in-house counsel to represent the organization in litigation matters and collaborate with outside counsel on complex legal issues. The candidate will lead efforts to mitigate risks and develop corporate policy on regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include advising on product design, disclosures, licensing, and strategy, while aligning with company risk appetite and regulatory standards. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential.