M&T Bank Corporation
Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Lending
M&T Bank Corporation, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Lending page is loaded## Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Lendingremote type:
Hybrid Positionlocations:
Buffalo, NY:
Paramus, NJ:
Washington, DC:
Baltimore, MD:
Wilmington, DEtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R81643**\*\* Work Arrangement/Location: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work three days every week.
Ideally the position will be based in Buffalo, NY but may be in an M&T office in, Baltimore, MD, NYC, NY, Wilmington, DE, Bridgeport, CT, Paramus, NJ, or Washington, DC.**### ***There might be potential for a remote work arrangement, within the United States, if the final candidate is not near one of the above locations.***# **Overview:**The successful candidate will join a small team of seasoned attorneys in the Commercial Lending practice group in the Legal Department of M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB), providing legal counsel and support to various commercial lending segments within the Commercial Division of M&T Bank, a New York state-chartered bank with branches and commercial lending offices in multiple states throughout the northeast United States.The ideal candidate will have several years of high-quality experience with advising and representing financial institutions on legal and regulatory matters related to the documentation, negotiation, closing and servicing of commercial lending transactions – including both bilateral and syndicated loans – collateralized primarily by business assets and owner-occupied real estate.## **Primary Responsibilities:*** Promptly address day-to-day legal and other related risk issues arising in connection with proposed, new and existing commercial lending transactions, including advising bank officers at various levels and across various functions* Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and revising commercial loan documents* Maintaining and enhancing template commercial lending agreements and related forms (both home-grown and vendor-based) for use in documenting commercial lending transactions* Interface with and assist with the management of approved outside legal counsel* Drafting and coordinating guidance and communications with outside legal counsel used to close commercial lending transactions* Advising internal clients on the development, implementation and expansion of new credit products, services, markets and distribution channels (e.g., digital lending and electronic signatures)* Monitoring and advising internal client groups on any relevant federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines relating to commercial lending (e.g., UCC Article 9 and related articles, ECOA and Regulation B, FCRA, Fair Lending, Anti-Tying Regulations, Reg H Flood Insurance, etc.) and providing support to enterprise-wide compliance efforts* Proactively identifying, evaluating and escalating legal and regulatory risks relating to commercial lending business activities, and working collaboratively and cohesively with first-line and second-line risk functions to effectively address and mitigate risks* Providing Legal Department representation and support for various Commercial Division committees, project teams and working groups, as needed* Monitoring industry developments and participating in industry groups/committees, as needed* Developing and maintaining trusted working relationships with M&T Legal Department colleagues and internal clients, including loan officers, managers, risk management, compliance and audit partners, loan operations areas and other internal support partners.* Contribute to the development and presentation of commercial lending training programs for internal clients* Execute on strategic direction, policies and guidelines for the M&T Legal Department## **Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:**Provide guidance to junior staff members; may supervise Paralegals and administrative staff.**Education, Experience and Skill Requirements**:* J.D. degree from an accredited law school* Admitted and in good standing with the state bar of New York and/or other states in the M&T footprint* Minimum of 4 years' experience as an attorney or other relevant legal experience* Experience in a lead counsel, client-facing role in the commercial lending space required* Strong familiarity with commercial lending documents of various types required* Self-motivated and strong/proactive work ethic* Ability to effectively, efficiently and independently identify legal issues, evaluate legal risks, and offer practical recommendations and solutions* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills* Effective collaborator and team player* Strong analytical and decision-making skills* Excellent writing and verbal skills**Education, Experience and Skills Preferred**:* 5+ years of experience in a lead counsel, client-facing role in the commercial lending space is highly preferredM&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $139,700.00 - $232,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.# **Location**Buffalo, New York, United States of AmericaGreat companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: **make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve**. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hybrid Positionlocations:
Buffalo, NY:
Paramus, NJ:
Washington, DC:
Baltimore, MD:
Wilmington, DEtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R81643**\*\* Work Arrangement/Location: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work three days every week.
Ideally the position will be based in Buffalo, NY but may be in an M&T office in, Baltimore, MD, NYC, NY, Wilmington, DE, Bridgeport, CT, Paramus, NJ, or Washington, DC.**### ***There might be potential for a remote work arrangement, within the United States, if the final candidate is not near one of the above locations.***# **Overview:**The successful candidate will join a small team of seasoned attorneys in the Commercial Lending practice group in the Legal Department of M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB), providing legal counsel and support to various commercial lending segments within the Commercial Division of M&T Bank, a New York state-chartered bank with branches and commercial lending offices in multiple states throughout the northeast United States.The ideal candidate will have several years of high-quality experience with advising and representing financial institutions on legal and regulatory matters related to the documentation, negotiation, closing and servicing of commercial lending transactions – including both bilateral and syndicated loans – collateralized primarily by business assets and owner-occupied real estate.## **Primary Responsibilities:*** Promptly address day-to-day legal and other related risk issues arising in connection with proposed, new and existing commercial lending transactions, including advising bank officers at various levels and across various functions* Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and revising commercial loan documents* Maintaining and enhancing template commercial lending agreements and related forms (both home-grown and vendor-based) for use in documenting commercial lending transactions* Interface with and assist with the management of approved outside legal counsel* Drafting and coordinating guidance and communications with outside legal counsel used to close commercial lending transactions* Advising internal clients on the development, implementation and expansion of new credit products, services, markets and distribution channels (e.g., digital lending and electronic signatures)* Monitoring and advising internal client groups on any relevant federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines relating to commercial lending (e.g., UCC Article 9 and related articles, ECOA and Regulation B, FCRA, Fair Lending, Anti-Tying Regulations, Reg H Flood Insurance, etc.) and providing support to enterprise-wide compliance efforts* Proactively identifying, evaluating and escalating legal and regulatory risks relating to commercial lending business activities, and working collaboratively and cohesively with first-line and second-line risk functions to effectively address and mitigate risks* Providing Legal Department representation and support for various Commercial Division committees, project teams and working groups, as needed* Monitoring industry developments and participating in industry groups/committees, as needed* Developing and maintaining trusted working relationships with M&T Legal Department colleagues and internal clients, including loan officers, managers, risk management, compliance and audit partners, loan operations areas and other internal support partners.* Contribute to the development and presentation of commercial lending training programs for internal clients* Execute on strategic direction, policies and guidelines for the M&T Legal Department## **Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:**Provide guidance to junior staff members; may supervise Paralegals and administrative staff.**Education, Experience and Skill Requirements**:* J.D. degree from an accredited law school* Admitted and in good standing with the state bar of New York and/or other states in the M&T footprint* Minimum of 4 years' experience as an attorney or other relevant legal experience* Experience in a lead counsel, client-facing role in the commercial lending space required* Strong familiarity with commercial lending documents of various types required* Self-motivated and strong/proactive work ethic* Ability to effectively, efficiently and independently identify legal issues, evaluate legal risks, and offer practical recommendations and solutions* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills* Effective collaborator and team player* Strong analytical and decision-making skills* Excellent writing and verbal skills**Education, Experience and Skills Preferred**:* 5+ years of experience in a lead counsel, client-facing role in the commercial lending space is highly preferredM&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $139,700.00 - $232,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.# **Location**Buffalo, New York, United States of AmericaGreat companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: **make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve**. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr