Description:

The Truist Legal Department is looking for an experienced litigator to join the litigation team in proactively and strategically managing a wide variety of defensive litigation and pre-litigation disputes, as well as collaborating with the business and other Legal teammates to provide advice and counseling to mitigate legal risk. The litigator will work primarily on Deposit litigation as part of the Consumer Litigation Team.
****Position has in office expectations 5 days a week. Role can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA. This is NOT a remote opportunity.******

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Provide significant internal client legal support day to day
Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records
Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
Possess superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
Able to work autonomously without close supervision
Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or related training in the financial services industry or a related legal specialty
Experience in a corporate legal department having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
An educational focus on business or finance
Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation

***The annual base salary for this position is $144,000 - $180,000. ****

Other Job Requirements / Working Conditions
Sitting
Occasionally (less than 25% of The Time)
Standing
Occasionally (less than 25% of The Time)
Walking
Occasionally (less than 25% of The Time)
Bending
Occasionally (less than 25% of The Time)
Lifting
Up to 10 Lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to Access and Interpret Client Information Received from The Computer and Able to Hear and Speak with Individuals in Person and On the Phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to Work Standard Office Equipment, Including Pc Keyboard and Mouse, Copy/fax Machines, and Printers.

Availability:
Able to Work All Hours Scheduled, Including Overtime as Directed by Manager/supervisor and Required by Business Need.

Travel:
Up to 25%