Senior Associate General Counsel - Securitization

Legal Counsel Position

Support and assist the Deputy General Counsel in the development and implementation of a legal strategy that will facilitate the objectives of Truist and its affiliates and subsidiaries, while proactively mitigating any associated legal risk. Provide highly specialized advice and counsel to senior leadership and key internal clients of a critical business unit or function on significant legal and business matters impacting or potentially impacting the business unit or function, and having a material impact on the overall enterprise legal risk profile. Maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner. Serve as a technical expert in asset securitization.

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.

1. Provide support and input to the Deputy General Counsel in the development and execution of the overall Truist legal strategy.
2. Provide significant internal executive client legal management level support day to day, on an independent basis, as the lead legal liaison for a critical business unit or function.
3. Responsible for managing significant matters, assessing complex legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
4. Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
5. Prepares and/or reviews documents and other instruments, may represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records.
6. Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
7. Serve as an individual contributor but frequently provides work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.
8. Leads informal teams or projects or subject-matter groups within the Department.
9. Serve as a technical expert in particular area(s) of specialization.

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.
• Twelve years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Possess effective personnel management skills and demonstrates emotional intelligence.
• 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

• In-house experience with a large financial institution active in asset securitization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to balance business needs with legal risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing risk infrastructure associated with asset securitization activities.

Other Job Requirements / Working Conditions

Sitting Frequently (25% - 50% 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 50%

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.