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Job Description:
At Regions, the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for firm wide infrastructure that may include one or all of the following areas of expertise: finance, operations, information technology, compliance, and risk. This position may be responsible for major legal specializations such as acquisitions and mergers, securities, anti-trust investigations, litigation, taxation etc.

Primary Responsibilities
Advises members within a specialized legal area or particular business activity and provides counsel in cases of litigation
Protects the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation
Ensures compliance of laws and regulations
Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company
May direct activities of one or more General Attorneys

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
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
Six (6) years of related experience
Fiduciary trust law experience

Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of corporate law and banking regulations
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Skilled to communicate effectively in person and by telephone
Demonstrated skill to resolve complex legal issues
Demonstrated skill to judge character
Ability to distinguish relevant facts
Ability to assimilate and analyze facts
Ability to apply legal theories

Additional Job Description

This role may perform work in the following areas: employment law supporting all areas/functions of human resources and management; litigation management; administrative charge response; alternative dispute resolution; employment related compliance; DE&I; workplace safety/OSHA; workers compensation; social media; immigration; Affirmative Action; compensation; and marketing material review.

Additional Preferences
Employment law experience, to include advice and counsel regarding federal, state and local employment laws on a national basis
Experience in defense of employment related issues for large corporate clients/ public companies
Experience in regulated industries (banking, healthcare, aviation, etc.)

Position Type Full time

Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for 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/welcometour/benefits.rf

Location Details Regions Center - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, Alabama

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We have a passion for creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, and many other primary and secondary dimensions that make each of us unique as individuals and provide valuable perspective that makes us a better company and employer. More importantly, we recognize that creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

OFCCP Disclosure: Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans