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Citizens · 3 days ago

Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Transactions

One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI, 02919, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Citizens Bank is seeking a seasoned, proactive, and business‑oriented attorney to join its Corporate Transactions Legal Team. The Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Transactions provides legal advice and strategic legal guidance across Citizens and its business lines on third‑party commercial engagements, mergers and acquisitions, and other key corporate initiatives.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechRetail

Responsibilities

Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex vendor contracts and high‑value commercial agreements

Advise internal business partners and collaborate closely with procurement teams on corporate transactions and third‑party engagements

Monitor rapidly evolving technology, regulatory developments, and legal trends affecting Citizens’ operations, and update commercial agreements to reflect these changes

Counsel senior leaders on risks arising from strategic commercial relationships and develop practical, business‑aligned mitigation strategies

Partner with cross‑functional teams to promote effective communication and ensure aligned execution across the enterprise

Participate in or lead initiatives supporting risk management, regulatory compliance, and process improvement

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Legal experience in financial servicesFinancial regulationsContract negotiationAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational abilitiesTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction

At least 7 years of experience within the legal department of a large financial services or other highly regulated organization, or at least 5 years at a national law firm supporting financial services or regulated industry clients

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively under pressure, and engage with senior leaders

Exceptional verbal, written, and analytical skills; strong organizational abilities; and a collaborative, team-focused approach

Demonstrated capacity to learn quickly, adapt to change, and adopt new technologies in a fast-moving environment

Preferred

Knowledge of federal and state laws impacting financial services, such as GLBA, Dodd‑Frank, Regulation W, FCRA, ECOA, TILA, and emerging regulatory frameworks (e.g., state AI laws, Section 1033 on consumer data access)

Familiarity with banking systems, payments, credit reporting agencies, consumer financial products, collections, and market data providers

Experience with artificial intelligence, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and privacy/data protection issues in financial transactions

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States

Company

Citizens

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At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.

Founded in 1828

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

10001+ employees