Senior Private Bank Legal Counsel

Bank of America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Boston seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal support to the Private Bank, Merrill, and Consumer Investments as part of the Private Bank and Merrill Legal Accounts Counsel and Pre-Litigation team. Duties include advising on client account opening, servicing, pre-litigation matters, and fiduciary issues, with risk and regulatory guidance to partners.

The role requires a licensed attorney with 5+ years of experience, strong communication and drafting skills, and the

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in at least one state where Bank of America operates.
• 5+ years of relevant attorney experience in law firm, government, or in-house.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; executive presence with senior leaders.
• Strong issue spotting, risk assessment, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage many matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with lawyers, business partners, and risk professionals.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes legal issues and implications on consumer banking and wealth management.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex legal documents and opinions.
• Gathers and evaluates information to support judgments.
• Supports responses to regulatory examinations and investigations.
• Reviews wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Delivers practical legal advice for investment products in fiduciary and brokerage accounts.
• Conflicts resolution and liaison with regulatory, litigation, and internal teams.

Skills

Advisory

Influence

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Executive Presence

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Legal Drafting and Writing

Risk Management

Decision Making

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Job description

Bank of America in Boston seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal support to the Private Bank, Merrill, and Consumer Investments as part of the Private Bank and Merrill Legal Accounts Counsel and Pre-Litigation team. Duties include advising on client account opening, servicing, pre-litigation matters, and fiduciary issues, with risk and regulatory guidance to partners.

The role requires a licensed attorney with 5+ years of experience, strong communication and drafting skills, and the