Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Job Grade:

109

Please review the following job description:

Support Legal’s involvement in filings and reports, such as Form 10-K/10-Q8-K, the Proxy Statement, and earnings materials. Support governance processes such as managing the shareholder engagement program, updates to corporate governance documents, Board and committee self-assessments, director and officer questionnaires, Board-related orientations, and peer benchmarking.
As needed, partner with the Office of Corporate Secretary to provide support for planning and preparation for Board and Committee meetings. Respond to record requests as needs arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Support Legal Department or business unit in improving processes, knowledge management, information governance, records management, vendor management, and use of technology.
2. Assist with service delivery models, communications, and training.
3. Liaise with other departments to help with cross-functional requirements, including risk assessments, business continuity plans, audits, security, space planning, and other similar programs.
4. Coordinate Legal Department projects, strategic planning, and strategic initiatives and create, edit, and manipulate reports to facilitate resource and expense management.
5. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in drafting and negotiating appropriate contractual or other legal documents to ensure mitigation of financial and regulatory risk to the company. 
6. Research federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations and apply such law to existing facts.
7. Review and analyze a wide variety of legal documents and prepare written memoranda, summaries of contracts/project-level documents, and various letters, polices, procedures, etc.
8. Respond to legal inquires and interpret internal policies and procedures.
9. Develop strong relationships with internal and external project stakeholders, including other Legal Department Teammates, interested lines of business, and vendors.
10. Identify legal or business risks and escalate appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate.
2. 3 or more years of relevant experience in a corporate setting, law firm, or government agency.
3. Strong interpersonal and inter-team communication skills.
4. Excellent research and writing skills.
5. Strong organizational skills while being able to prioritize workload to meet critical timelines.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, including management.
7. Creative problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner seeking input of others as needed. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
8. Team-oriented mentality with a talent for managing or fitting into a project team.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. An educational focus on business or finance, and experience in the financial services industry.
2. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting
Constantly (More than 50% of the time)
Standing
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Walking
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)

Bending
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Lifting
Up to 25 lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding 
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Minimal and up to 10%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.