Utilize advanced knowledge of the law, legal processes, and management skills to assist attorneys in one or more of the following substantive legal areas: regulatory, contracts, intellectual property, litigation, governance, complex lending transactions, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, securities, trusts, bankruptcy, insurance, tax, and labor/employment. Responsible for substantial volume of varying or highly complex matters with minimal supervision and has substantial expertise in one or more specific skill sets or specialized legal practice areas.

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.   Consistently resolve highly-complex issues, transactions, or projects where exceptional professional expertise is required to apply law, regulation, policies, and guidelines.
2.   Investigate facts of a substantial volume of varying or highly-complex matters, cases, or transactions, including by interviews with clients, teammates or witnesses. Organize, review, and analyze large volumes of detailed information.
3.   Perform advanced legal research, apply results to facts, and develop and communicate legal conclusions.
4.   Draft, review, and negotiate, highly complex legal and business documents including correspondence, agreements, contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents.
5.   Summarize and communicate risks on contracts and matters.
6.   Design, maintain, train, and/or manage one or more Legal Department workflow processes, reports, tools, and databases. Consistently display leadership skills in executing on team priorities and bringing forth solutions to issues raised, as well as shouldering additional responsibilities.
7.   Maintain and update files, forms, databases, and records.
8.   Interact on a professional level with other departments, internal and external clients, outside counsel, vendors, and others, including to senior managers and executives.
9.   Consistently supervise or provide leadership, guidance and training to less experienced paralegals or other support staff, as applicable.
10.   Consistently display exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

11. Review marketing collateral for legal and regulatory compliance

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 in an American Bar Association approved curriculum or equivalent education; or successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program; or certification by a State Bar approved paralegal certification program; or prior experience working as a paralegal or equivalent professional experience
2.   10 or more years of related legal or financial experience
3.   Advanced understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures
4.   Exceptional analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze highly-complex information, and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
5.   Exceptional communication skills with the ability to express highly-complex facts and legal principles clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
6.   Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and writing with demonstrated proficiency in online legal research
7.   Creative problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve highly-complex problems in a timely manner seeking input of others as needed
8.   Exceptional leadership and relationship management skills with the ability to positively influence others across multiple practice groups and department and achieve desired results
9.   Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet competing deadlines
10.   Ability to manage numerous complex projects that require interaction with multiple attorneys departments, and internal and external clients, including senior managers and executives
11.   Exceptional organizational and project management skills; attention to detail and accuracy
12.   Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Certified Legal Assistant designation or have passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination.

2. Prior experience providing legal support to all facets of marketing, including sports marketing.

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.

Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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