Assistant General Counsel - Special Assets/Workout (Hybrid - see potential locations in job description)

Responsible for representing the organization in litigation matters for assigned business units.  Incumbent will collaborate with outside legal counsel on legal matters.  Counsel leads efforts to mitigate complex legal risks facing M&T and develops and executes corporate policy and positions on legal issues.

• →Provide strategic legal advice and opinion to the organization and answer day-to-day questions from business personnel. 
• →Provide guidance and support for existing products, new product design, geographic expansion, etc., taking into account all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• →May represent the organization in litigation matters for assigned businesses or bank functions.
• →Draft, review and advise on business and legal documents including regulatory disclosures, marketing material and licensing statutes.
• →Lead in the development and interpretation of departmental policies. Research and review existing law and make recommendations regarding new procedures and policies.
• →Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. 

This position is responsible for providing strategic analysis and counsel on complex legal issues for assigned business units. Incumbent should be able to anticipate and guard against legal risks facing M&T, develop and recommend corporate policy and positions on legal issues and conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues. This position requires interaction with mid to senior level management.

Provide guidance to junior staff members; may supervise Paralegals and administrative staff.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as an attorney or other relevant legal experience.
• New York State or applicable state bar admission.
• Ability to identify legal issues, evaluate legal risks, and offer solutions.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, analytical and verbal skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• Experience with the review and analysis of credit/loan agreement documentation, forbearance agreements, loan modifications, etc. is ideal

• Experience in commercial bankruptcy or workout preferred

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