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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Support and assist the Chief IP Counsel in the development and implementation of the intellectual property 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 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. Maintains strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, risk manager, and business partner.

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 to attorneys within the Legal Department, as well as lines of business with limited supervision.
2.    Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice relating to routine matters, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
3.    Keeps abreast of and analyzes legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
4.    May prepare and/or review routine 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
5.    Develop an initial area of specialization to support line(s) of business
6.    Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and leadership to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

7. Contribute to the strategy, volume, and quality of invention disclosures generated via mining sessions, directed inventing, inventor education, incentives, and objectives.

8. Manage and assist outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications aligned to Truist global business goals.

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.

1.    Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
2.    5 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings
3.    Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
4.    Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
5.    Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
6.    Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
7.    Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:
1.    Experience or related training in the financial services industry
2.    Experience in a corporate legal department, especially a financial institution, having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
3.    An educational focus on business or finance
4.    Comfortable