Capital Markets Assistant General Counsel

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Capital Markets Assistant General Counsel primarily manages legal and documentation issues for the Real Estate Capital Markets (RECM) team and closely interacts with other legal and compliance functions within Capital Markets.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides legal support and guidance to the RECM team, with a particular emphasis on document negotiation, outside counsel management, and assistance to the underwriting staff with respect to the legal oversight of RECM’s involvement in Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) loans, Freddie Mac loans, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) loans and other RECM products

Ensures adherence to policies and procedures

Ensures legal adherence to regulatory requirements

Works effectively within Regions' corporate governance practices and policies to ensure potential risks are appropriately addressed, and Regions' legal/reputational issues and shareholder objectives are covered

Remains up to date with market trends

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

Law degree

Six (6) years of commercial real estate lending legal experience in the financial services industry, or at a law firm with strong knowledge of bank regulations or other relevant practical legal experience

Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction

Knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements related to commercial real estate

Skills and Competencies

Ability to 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 negotiation and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

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 Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$110,152.35 USD Median:

$178,332.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible 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 Program

Please 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/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Atlanta Midtown

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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