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Citizens · 17 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel - Private Bank

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$173K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Citizens Bank, N.A. is looking for a highly motivated attorney to support its growing Private Banking business. The role focuses on providing legal advice for lending products aimed at high net-worth individuals and families, while collaborating with various internal teams and managing external counsel as necessary.

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Responsibilities

Trusted advisor on Private Bank client-facing lending products including residential mortgage, PE/VC partner financing, commercial lending, multi-unit residential, asset-backed lending, and deposit-based and family office-oriented customer products and services

Advise clients on initial loan structuring analysis and facilitate lending transactions in close coordination with internal clients and operations as well as oversee issue resolution with outside deal counsel

Work closely with management, functional partners, operations and legal colleagues on new initiatives including third party platform-based strategies, problem solving and escalated customer issues

Monitor changes to legal and regulatory landscape and research, analyze and provide sound legal advice on legal and compliance matters related to existing and evolving financial products and services

Serve as trusted advisor to business, Risk, Compliance and other functional partners on initiatives, strategic planning, contract interpretation/negotiation, internal audit and regulatory exam support and dispute resolution

Manage external counsel when approved to support a particular project

Qualification

JD10 years legal experienceBankingLending productsConsumer banking regulationsPatiencePerseveranceCommunication skillsCollaborative team playerCustomer-first mindsetProblem-solving abilityHandle pressure

Required

JD, strong academic credentials and admission to at least one U.S. bar required

10 years of law firm or in-house experience

Familiarity with banking and lending products supporting high net worth clients, including consumer and commercial lending products, deposits and/or investments

Familiarity with the consumer banking regulatory environment

Preferred

The perseverance and patience necessary to see a matter through to completion while balancing a relentless customer-first mindset with protecting the Bank

The ability to see past the immediate question and understand the customer need

The ability to think tactically to get to the best result for all parties

A proven ability to comfortably operate in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and versatility to capably handle a wide-ranging assortment of legal matters

The confidence to critically examine the status quo as appropriate, bring fresh and innovative thinking and be outspoken, when necessary, coupled with strong communication skills

Ability to work as a highly collaborative team player with a positive attitude, growth mindset, good sense of humor and ability to stay calm under pressure

A background in consumer lending

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