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Citizens Bank is seeking a highly motivated, solutions-oriented attorney to support its growing and dynamic Private Banking business. This role provides broad legal support for deposit and lending products serving high net worth individuals, families, and their related business interests, as well as associated services and operations. The Assistant General Counsel will work closely with business leaders, legal subject matter experts, and operational partners to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice. The long-term vision for this role is to develop into a trusted, go-to legal advisor for Private Bank initiatives and client-facing opportunities.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as a trusted legal advisor for Private Bank lending, deposit, and family office–oriented products and services
Partner closely with management, business teams, operations, and legal colleagues on new initiatives, including third-party platform strategies, complex problem-solving, and escalated client matters
Monitor and assess changes in the legal and regulatory landscape
research, analyze, and provide sound legal guidance related to existing and evolving financial products and services
Advise business, Risk, Compliance, and other functional partners on strategic initiatives, contract interpretation and negotiation, loan and deal structuring, internal audits, regulatory examinations, and dispute resolution
Manage external counsel, when approved, in support of specific projects or initiatives
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) with strong academic credentials
admission to at least one U.S. bar required
Minimum of five years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Experience with banking and lending products supporting high net worth clients, including consumer and commercial lending, deposits, and/or investment-related products
Familiarity with the consumer banking regulatory environment and general banking operational considerations
A background in consumer or commercial lending
Nice to have:
The perseverance and patience necessary to see a matter through to completion while balancing a relentless customer-first mindset with protecting the Bank
The ability to see past the immediate question and understand the broader implications and wider strategy
The ability to think tactically to get the best result for all parties
A proven ability to comfortably operate in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and versatility to capably handle a wide-ranging assortment of legal matters
The confidence to critically examine the status quo as appropriate, bring fresh and innovative thinking and be outspoken, when necessary, coupled with strong communication skills
Ability to work as a highly collaborative team player with a positive attitude, growth mindset, good sense of humor and ability to stay calm under pressure