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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:

Truist is seeking an experienced Attorney that will be responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects to join the Consumer & Small Business Deposit & Digital Legal Team.

This position conducts legal research, drafts high priority documents, and handles significant product and regulatory matters. This position provides legal advice and recommendations for action to line of business executives regarding matters of some complexity, which may have a material dollar impact on business activities and operations. This position combines a knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the issue or project. This role operates under general direction from law department management. This position may research legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, draft and execute legal documents, gather relevant case related information using multiple sources and methods, and provide direction to other professional, paraprofessional, and/or support staff in developing solutions to problems presented.

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 significant internal client legal support day to day on an independent basis, potentially as lead legal liaison. 
2.    Responsible for assessing complex legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
3.    Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
4.    May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records
5.    Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters. 
6.    Serve as an individual contributor but frequently provides 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.
1.    Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
2.    Ten years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
3.    Possess superior 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.    Able to work autonomously without close supervision
7.    Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
8.    Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:
1. 12 or more years of experience practicing law in a relevant field

2. Initiative to identify issues, deliver creative solutions, streamline processes

3. Commitment to professional growth and willingness to expand practice

4. Broad understanding o