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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal representation, risk mitigation, and strategic legal advice, with a strong focus on drafting and reviewing legal documents and policies. Proven ability to lead teams and provide guidance on complex legal issues while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolNew York State Bar AdmissionLegal Risk EvaluationDrafting Legal DocumentsStrategic Legal Advice
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Hard Skills
Litigation RepresentationLegal ResearchPolicy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceContract Negotiation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsWriting Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
New York State Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
Legal CounselCorporate PolicyRisk ManagementBusiness LawLicensing Statutes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Represent the organization in litigation matters for assigned business units
- Collaborate with outside legal counsel on legal matters
- Lead efforts to mitigate complex legal risks facing M&T
- Develop and execute corporate policy and positions on legal issues
- Provide strategic legal advice and opinions to the organization
- Answer day-to-day questions from business personnel
- Provide guidance and support for existing products, new product design, and geographic expansion
- Draft, review, and advise on business and legal documents, including regulatory disclosures, marketing material, and licensing statutes
- Lead the development and interpretation of departmental policies
- Research existing law and recommend new procedures and policies
- Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
- Provide strategic analysis and counsel on complex legal issues for assigned business units
- Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues
- Provide guidance to junior staff members and may supervise paralegals and administrative staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Minimum of 4 years' experience as an attorney or other relevant legal experience
- New York State or applicable state bar admission
- Ability to identify legal issues, evaluate legal risks, and offer solutions
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Excellent writing, analytical, and verbal skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement: four days/week of in-office work and one day/week of remote work eligible