Truist Financial

Legal Professional 2 - Strategic Contracting Legal

Truist Financial$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate, law firm, or government settings.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and team communication skills.
  • Strong research and writing abilities.
  • Superior organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize effectively.
  • Proven capability to engage with all levels of staff, including executives.
  • Creative problem-solving skills with timely resolution capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Legal Department in improving processes and knowledge management.
  • Develop and implement service delivery models and training initiatives.
  • Manage cross-functional contract requirements and templates.
  • Oversee department projects and strategic planning for efficiency gains.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment through effective leadership.
  • Exercise independent judgment in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
  • Identify legal or business risks and escalate as necessary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401k plan with employer contributions.
  • Minimum of 10 vacation days and 10 sick days in the first year.
  • Paid holidays and additional time-off opportunities.
  • Potential eligibility for a defined benefit pension plan and stock units.
Full Job Description
Utilize substantial knowledge of legal processes and project management skills to perform highly complex analytical work in support of the Strategic Contracting Legal Team and one or more business or functional units. Lead or manage other teammates supporting the Legal Department. Performs assignments with autonomy, discretion, and the highest judgment. *****Position has in office expectations 5 days each week**** 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. Support Strategic Contracting Legal Department or business unit in improving processes, knowledge management, information and remediation governance, records management, vendor management, and technology use and adoption. 2. Develop and implement service delivery models, communications, and training. 3. Manage the Strategic Contracting Legal Department's cross-functional requirements, including contract templates and playbooks, remediation, AI implementation, audits, policies and procedures, and other similar programs. 4. Manage Strategic Contracting Legal Department projects, strategic planning, and strategic initiatives and supervise the development of reports and assessments used to manage resources and expenses and gain efficiencies. 5. Cultivate a team-oriented environment through leadership that enhances teammates' hard work and successes. 6. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in drafting and negotiating appropriate contractual or other legal documents to ensure mitigation of financial and regulatory risk to the company and prepare written memoranda, summaries of contracts/project-level documents, and various letters, polices, procedures, etc. 7. Research federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations and apply such law to existing facts. 8. Respond to legal inquires and interpret internal policies and procedures. 9. Develop strong relationships with internal and external project stakeholders, including other Legal Department Teammates, interested lines of business, and suppliers. 10. Identify legal or business risks and escalate appropriately. 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. Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate. 2. 8 or more years of relevant experience in a corporate setting, law firm, or government agency. 3. Superior interpersonal and inter-team communication skills. 4. Excellent research and writing skills. 5. Superior organizational skills while being able to prioritize workload to meet critical timelines. 6. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, including senior management and executives. 7. Creative problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner seeking input of others as needed. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products. 8. Team-oriented mentality with a talent for managing or fitting into a project team. 9. Strong team/project management and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: 1. An educational focus on business or finance, and experience in the financial services industry. 2. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, CoPilot, & Powerpoint. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS Sitting Constantly (More than 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 25 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 Minimal and up to 10% General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: 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. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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