Counsel - Trusts & Estates

Description:

Position Overview:
At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia PA; Birmingham, AL; Cleveland, OH; Washington, D.C.

We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience practicing in the area of trusts and estates in a law firm or fiduciary practice, counseling high net-worth individuals, advising fiduciaries and handling sophisticated trust, estate and tax matters. The candidate should have experience drafting and/or reviewing complex estate planning documents, nonjudicial agreements and probate and trust probate court filings, as well as preparing and reviewing fiduciary accountings. Strong research and drafting skills are required, and the candidate should have familiarity with federal transfer.
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description:

• Identifies and manages legal risk for the organization.
• Conducts research, provides procedural legal advice, and participates in the support and resolution of significant legal matters.
• Provides enterprise perspective and partnership to inside and outside legal counsel.
• Reviews and prepares transactional and other routine legal documentation.
• PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills:
Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments

Competencies:
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Business Acumen, Business Ethics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Establishing and Maintaining Trust, External Resource Management, Influencing, Legal Analysis, Legal Function, Managing Multiple Priorities, Problem Solving

Work Experience:
Roles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years.

Education:
JD (Required)

Certifications:
Active State License - Multiple Issuers

Licenses:
No Required License(s)

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