Description:

Job Description:
At Regions, the Assistant General Counsel provide legal research, advice and other legal assistance as directed. May have responsibility for a major legal specializations such as acquisitions and mergers, securities, anti-trust investigations, litigation, taxation etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

Researches and analyzes laws for the preparation of legal memoranda
Performs due diligence for potential transactions involving the company
Represents the company in a court of law, administrative body or tribunal
Analyzes and summarizes legal documents
Negotiates with outside parties, outside counsel, vendors and clients
Anticipates and mitigates potential legal problems involving the company
May be responsible for advising members within a specialized legal area or particular business activity and provides counsel in cases of litigation
Protects the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements and litigation
Ensures compliance of laws and regulations
Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company
May direct activities of other legal support
May manage outside counsel and develop strategy for litigation and regulatory proceedings
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements:

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
Two (2) years experience
Fiduciary trust law experience

Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge of corporate law and banking regulations
Well developed written and oral communication skills
Skilled to communicate effectively in person and by telephone
Demonstrated skill to resolve complex legal issues
Demonstrated skill to judge character
Distinguish relevant facts
Assimilate and analyze facts
Apply legal theories

Additional Job Description:

Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and approves a broad range of vendor contracts, including master agreements, statements of work, subscription agreements, software licenses, and nondisclosure agreements.
Partners with Procurement, business stakeholders, Cyber Security, Privacy, Third Party Risk Management, Compliance, and other control functions to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Advises on contract provisions involving data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
Balances legal risk management with business objectives to facilitate timely execution of strategic initiatives and vendor relationships.
Develops and maintains contract templates, negotiation guidance, playbooks, and other tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
Supports enterprise initiatives by assessing contractual, operational, and legal risks associated with new products, services, and technologies.
Manages complex negotiations with vendors and internal stakeholders while providing practical, business focused solutions.
Monitors legal and regulatory developments affecting third party contracting and procurement practices and advises on necessary process or contract updates.
Contributes to continuous improvement efforts by enhancing contracting processes, reporting, training, and governance to improve efficiency and strengthen risk management.

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.