Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Senior Counsel within PNC's Legal organization, you may be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; or Philadelphia, PA. Other locations within the PNC footprint may be considered.

This position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at manager’s discretion. This position may not be available in all jurisdictions.

PNC has an opening for a Senior Counsel on its Retail Payments Team, primarily supporting the Consumer and Small Business Credit Card line of business as well as PNC Bank’s point of sale consumer installment loan product.

The lawyer selected for this role will provide legal advice and guidance to facilitate all aspects of the Consumer and Small Business Credit Card line of business, including new product launches, reward programs, account originations and servicing. This lawyer also will provide support on the point of sale, closed-end consumer loan product. This lawyer will interact with other lawyers in the department and outside counsel and will counsel clients on legally complex matters. The lawyer will report to the Managing Chief Counsel, Retail Payments.

Education, Training and Experience:

o JD from an accredited law school/good standing status in a state bar.
o Demonstrated strong judgment, analytical ability, and communication skills.
o Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of experience in some or all of the following: credit card and consumer lending and line of credit transactions and their related legal and regulatory schemes (e.g., TILA, ECOA, GLBA), card and payment association network rules and operations, contract matters, card issuing, processing payment and clearing systems.

Job DescriptionPerforms significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management. Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management.Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel.Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance.Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsLegal Compliances, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments

CompetenciesBusiness Ethics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, External Resource Management, Influencing, Legal Analysis, Legal Function, Negotiating

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, or PhD is desirable. Industry experience is typically 8 + years. Specific certifications are often required.

EducationJD (Required)

CertificationsActive State License - Multiple Issuers

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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