HR Attorney

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

• →Provides thought leadership and strategic advice on complex legal issues and implications to corporate functions
• →Provides clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice to leadership
• →Drives the creation of strategies and participates in negotiations to resolve legal and other risks presented by active matters, new technology, and anticipated regulatory changes
• →Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations
• →Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as regulatory filings, engagement letters, offering documents, and legal opinions
• →Supports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigation
• →Directs the work of outside counsel and other Legal staff, and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peers
• →Partner with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and other control functions to provide guidance on complex employment matters and legal risks
• →Report employment-related legal matters, policies, and initiatives to senior management and oversee related litigation activity, including the supervision of outside counsel

• →Admitted to state bar in good standing
• →Minimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department
• →Minimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related matters
• →Experience presenting complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice for C-Suite Executives
• →Ability to field issues across a diverse set of legal fields
• →Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• →Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment with many stakeholders
• →Independent, self-starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
• →Strong influencing and leadership skills, including decisiveness on both legal and business issues

• 7+ years’ experience supporting the financial services industry and/or broker/dealer businesses with respect to employment related legal issues

• Advisory
• Corporate Governance Management
• Oral Communications
• Stakeholder Management
• Written Communications
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Issue Management
• Legal Drafting and Writing
• Relationship Building
• Executive Presence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Presentation Skills
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management