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Citizens Bank is seeking a seasoned, proactive, and business‑oriented attorney to join its Corporate Transactions Legal Team. The Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Transactions provides legal advice and strategic legal guidance across Citizens and its business lines on third‑party commercial engagements, mergers and acquisitions, and other key corporate initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex vendor contracts and high‑value commercial agreements
Advise internal business partners and collaborate closely with procurement teams on corporate transactions and third‑party engagements
Monitor rapidly evolving technology, regulatory developments, and legal trends affecting Citizens’ operations, and update commercial agreements to reflect these changes
Counsel senior leaders on risks arising from strategic commercial relationships and develop practical, business‑aligned mitigation strategies
Partner with cross‑functional teams to promote effective communication and ensure aligned execution across the enterprise
Participate in or lead initiatives supporting risk management, regulatory compliance, and process improvement
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
At least 7 years of experience within the legal department of a large financial services or other highly regulated organization, or at least 5 years at a national law firm supporting financial services or regulated industry clients
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively under pressure, and engage with senior leaders
Exceptional verbal, written, and analytical skills
strong organizational abilities
and a collaborative, team‑focused approach
Demonstrated capacity to learn quickly, adapt to change, and adopt new technologies in a fast‑moving environment
Nice to have:
Knowledge of federal and state laws impacting financial services, such as GLBA, Dodd‑Frank, Regulation W, FCRA, ECOA, TILA, and emerging regulatory frameworks (e.g., state AI laws, Section 1033 on consumer data access)
Familiarity with banking systems, payments, credit reporting agencies, consumer financial products, collections, and market data providers
Experience with artificial intelligence, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and privacy/data protection issues in financial transactions