Assistant General Counsel - Procurement Legal (REMOTE OPPORTUNITY)

Company: Regions Bank
Location: Hartford
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions' Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.**Job Description:**In the Regions' Legal Department, an Assistant General Counsel will have the opportunity to provide legal advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a wide variety of legal issues. The Legal Department is focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great people in an inclusive environment where each person is valued for the distinct skills and attributes they bring to the team. The Legal Department is currently pursuing the Mansfield certification. Please see additional information regarding this position listed below skills/competencies.**Primary Responsibilities**+ Partners and assists with business units to provide practical legal advice on issues related to complex business and banking matters+ Provides strategic, pragmatic, and trusted legal advice to business units.+ Advises management as to the interpretation of laws and regulations and on new and recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the Bank+ Monitors and remains up to date on emerging legislative developments that may affect the Bank+ Participates in line of business-initiated projects such the drafting of policies and procedures on new regulations and amendments or new interpretations of existing regulations+ Provides seasoned assessment of legal risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the Bank's reputation as well as our clients and assets+ May work with outside counsel on legal issues impacting the Bank+ May lead other Assistant General Counsel, specialist, or paralegal staff+ May provide assistance with training bankers, associates, operational staff, and customer support staff on legal issuesThis position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.**Requirements**+ Law Degree+ Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction+ Six (6) years of legal experience at a regulatory agency, in the financial services industry, or at a law firm with strong knowledge of bank regulations or other relevant practical legal experience**Skills and Competencies**+ Ability to assimilate and analyze facts and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice+ Ability to build strong partnerships with business colleagues to drive results+ Ability to manage a high-volume workload and reach prompt, pragmatic decisions+ Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.+ Advanced analytical, research, decision-making and problem-solving skills combined with effective time management and project management/planning skills.+ Demonstrated ability to comfortably operate in a constantly changing environment+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills+ Strong organizational skills**Additional Job Description**This position is part of the Legal Contracts group within the Corporate Legal Department.**Additional Responsibilities**+ Drafting and negotiating various agreements with third parties for the provision of products and services, including technology software licenses (on premise, SaaS, cloud), maintenance, hardware purchases, implementation services, consulting, training, telecommunications and confidentiality agreements+ Collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that both business and legal needs are captured in agreements through the inclusion of appropriate contractual provisions+ Advising business units of potential risks associated with third party engagements+ Recommending mitigation strategies+ Serving as subject matter expert on third party contract M due diligence activities**Additional Preferences**+ Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, preferably with vendors/service providers in regulated industries like financial institutionsThis position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.**Position Type**Full time**Compensation Details**Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job._The target information listed below is based on the national range and level of the position._**Job Range Target:****_Minimum:_**$75,810.00 USD**_Median:_**$124,660.00 USD**Incentive Pay Plans:**This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.**Benefits Information**Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.+ Paid Vacation/Sick Time+ 401K with Company Match+ Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits+ Disability Benefits+ Health Savings Account+ Flexible Spending Account+ Life Insurance+ Parental Leave+ Employee Assistance Program+ Associate Volunteer ProgramPlease note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions' benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.https://www.regions.com/welcometour/benefits.rf**Location Details**Riverchase South**Location:**Hoover, AlabamaBring Your Whole Self to WorkWe have a passion for creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, and many other primary and secondary dimensions that make each of us unique as individuals and provide valuable perspective that makes us a better company and employer. More importantly, we recognize that creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.OFCCP Disclosure: Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans**About Regions**At Regions, our culture focuses on five core values that are a commitment to how we will do business:+ Put people first+ Do what is right+ Focus on your customer+ Reach higher+ Enjoy lifeThrough these values, our mission to make life better drives our desire to improve and make a positive difference in the communities where we work and live through financial investments and volunteering.

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