Regions Bank · 17 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Lending
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $199K/yr
8+ years expRegions Bank is dedicated to providing a supportive work environment and is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to offer legal advice on various banking matters. The role involves collaborating with business units to ensure compliance with laws and regulations while managing legal risks associated with business decisions.
BankingInsurance
Responsibilities
Partners with business units and senior leaders to provide practical legal advice on issues related to complex business and banking matters
Provides strategic, pragmatic, and trusted legal advice to business units
Advises management as to the interpretation of laws and regulations and on new and recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the Bank
Monitors and remains up to date on emerging legislative developments that may affect the Bank
Participates in line of business-initiated projects such as drafting policies and procedures on new regulations and amendments or new interpretations of existing regulations
Provides seasoned assessment of legal risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the Bank’s reputation as well as our clients and assets
Provides advanced legal counsel on a wide range of legal issues and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Develops relationships based on trust across the organization; grows internal and external networks
May work with outside counsel on legal issues impacting the Bank
May lead and manage other Assistant General Counsel, specialists and/or paralegal staff
May provide assistance with training bankers, associates, operational staff and customer support staff on legal issues
Qualification
Required
Law Degree
Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
Eight (8) years of legal experience at a regulatory agency, in the financial services industry, or at a law firm with strong knowledge of bank regulations or other relevant practical legal experience
Ability to build strong partnerships with business colleagues in order to drive results
Ability to manage a high-volume workload and reach prompt, pragmatic decisions
Ability to tactfully navigate complex discussions
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders to include senior management
Advanced analytical, research, decision-making and problem-solving skills combined with effective time management and project management/planning skills
Demonstrated ability to assimilate and analyze facts and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice
Demonstrated ability to comfortably operate in a constantly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage, formally or informally, other Assistant General Counsel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possesses unique legal expertise in one or more specialized areas of the law
Strong organizational skills
Broad-based lending experience across one or more of the following lending types: Commercial real estate lending, Small business lending, Private wealth and high‑net‑worth lending, Syndicated and participated credit facilities, Asset-based lending or Equipment financing
Strong drafting skills for loan documents, amendments, waivers, and related credit materials
Strong interest in expanding expertise across a wide variety of lending structures, collateral types, and borrower profiles
Ability to issue practical, business‑focused legal guidance in a fast-paced environment
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new lending areas where experience may be limited
Demonstrated ability to identify legal risks and propose solutions that balance risk management with business objectives
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate closely with business partners, credit, operations, and other stakeholders
Experience managing multiple matters simultaneously and prioritizing based on business needs
Ability to work independently with appropriate judgment while knowing when to escalate or seek additional guidance
Benefits
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Company
Regions Bank
Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-04-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Brian Happel
Executive Vice President and Fort Worth Market CEO
Daniel Hobbs
Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Finance and Business Lines CFO
Recent News
2024-04-30
Business Journals
2024-04-28
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