Atlantic Union Bank · 14 hours ago
Associate General Counsel - Corporate & Securities (Hybrid-- VA or MD)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$211K/yr - $406K/yr
15+ years expAtlantic Union Bank is a dynamic and growth-oriented company seeking an Associate General Counsel - Corporate and Securities to advise on compliance with securities laws and provide legal advice on corporate transactions. This role serves as a key leader and partner to the business, ensuring legal compliance and supporting strategic initiatives.
BankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Advise the Company on wide array of federal and state securities laws and regulations including, without limitation, the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and NYSE rules. Assist in preparation of the Company’s periodic reports and disclosures under securities laws including, without limitation, all 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-ks, earnings releases, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and NYSE filings
Monitor developments in federal and state corporate and securities laws and regulations. Develop and implement policies, processes, and strategies for compliance with such laws and regulations
Provide legal advice and support for strategic and non-strategic corporate transactions including, without limitation, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, various cash management, liquidity and capital strategies, such as debt and equity issuances and stock repurchases, investments, joint venture and partnership opportunities, asset sales and purchases, and intercompany transactions
Independently or in close coordination with outside legal counsel, as applicable, help ensure successful closings of strategic and non-strategic corporate transactions. Identify appropriate transaction structures. Offer practical, business-oriented solutions to complex transactional problems. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of transaction agreements. Coordinate and conduct due diligence as needed. Manage transactions to successful closings
Oversee the Company’s insider trading policy compliance program. Develop and implement controls, policies, processes and standards for compliance. Manage approvals of insider stock purchases and sales. Ensure timely, compliant reporting of insider stock trades under Section 16
Oversee the Company’s corporate governance practices and all support of the Board of Directors and its committees. Develop and implement policies, processes, and strategies for best practices in corporate governance and corporate secretary function. Ensure best practices are followed in recordkeeping and maintenance of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees. Draft board resolutions and other board materials as needed
Oversee maintenance of corporate entities and all subsidiary management, including without limitation formation and dissolution of corporate entities
Partner with internal stakeholders as needed, such as investor relations, accounting, financial, and marketing teams, to address a wide array of legal and reputational risk issues. Provide sound legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders to help the Company protect its business, commercial, and reputational interests
Engage and oversee the quality and cost effectiveness of work of legal counsel hired to represent the Company. Manage legal expenses to achieve budget targets
Develop sound legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and opinions regarding the Company’s legal rights and obligations
Lead discussions on complex topics with a wide range of stakeholders, including members of executive management and the Company’s Board of Directors
Provide legal advice and support, and perform a wide variety of other tasks, as assigned to help the Company protect its business, commercial, and reputational interests
Provide expert, practical legal advice on a wide array of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the Company generally or assigned lines of business and/or functions
Develop recommendations to address complex legal problems and matters of significance to the Company
Understand the Company’s business strategies and use such understanding to inform legal advice
Lead discussions on complex legal topics with a wide variety of stakeholders, including members of the Company’s Board of Directors and executive management team
Help formulate and implement the Legal Department’s strategic goals and initiatives
Develop legal strategies for achieving business goals and resolving disputes
Retain and manage outside legal counsel in a manner that ensures the quality, efficiency, timeliness, and soundness of legal advice
Proactively identify and perform other tasks to help the Company comply with applicable law and protect its business, commercial, and reputational interests
Oversee delivery of legal services to assigned lines of business and/or functions to ensure the quality, efficiency, timeliness, and soundness of legal advice. Establish goals, standards and policies for delivering legal services; monitor and measure operational performance; and implement improvements
Manage legal expenses to meet budget targets for assigned lines of business and/or functions. Develop budget; analyze spending data; and report on results
If applicable, manage a team comprised of one or more lawyers, paralegals, or administrative staff providing legal services to assigned lines of business and/or functions. Provide leadership and guidance; establish goals and standards; monitor and measure team performance; assess performance of individual team members; make compensation recommendations; and retain and develop talent
Monitor, analyze, and make recommendations regarding legal developments that may affect assigned lines of business and/or functions
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or as in-house lawyer at a public company
Licensed Attorney admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia or other relevant state or able to satisfy corporate counsel reciprocity requirements for entry into such jurisdiction
Completion of accredited Law School with degree (J.D.)
Completion of four years of college undergraduate study with degree
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team and departmental goals
Demonstrated high level of knowledge in stated area of legal expertise
Able to make sound legal judgments and proactively find solutions independently without oversight
Excellent writing and communication skills
Proficiency in identified computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams
Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Business orientation with ability to provide practical solutions
Ability to identify risks and propose alternative structures or actions to mitigate those risks
Excellent attention to detail and ability to remain organized
Ability to consistently exercise independent judgment
Highest degree of adherence to ethical standards in the legal profession
Preferred
At least 1 year of experience as in-house lawyer at a financial institution
Benefits
Applicable incentive compensation plan for the position
Discretionary profit sharing bonus program
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Atlantic Union Bank
Atlantic Union Bank is a financial company that provides wealth management, private banking, and advisory products and services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$402.5M2024-10-21Post Ipo Equity· $402.5M
1993-10-08IPO
Leadership Team
Jule Kreyling
President and CEO
Jon Bridges
SVP, Mortgage Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2026-01-13
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