Senior Counsel Litigation

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 Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or one of PNC's other hub locations. Manages actual and threatened litigation for multiple lines of business. Selects and manages outside counsel as needed. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Performs 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.

Responsibilities

Manages actual and threatened litigation for multiple lines of business; Selects and manages outside counsel as needed; Performs 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

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction; industry-relevant experience typically 8+ years; Active State License - Multiple Issuers; Business Ethics; Decision Making and Critical Thinking; Effective Communications; Establishing and Maintaining Trust; External Resource Management; Influencing Through Expertise; Legal Analysis; Legal Function; Negotiating; Problem Solving; Customer Focused; Managing Risk

Nice to have

Legal Compliance; Legal Consulting; Legal Practices; Legal Risk; Regulatory Compliance; Risk Assessments

Benefits

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; stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; wellness program with financial incentives; paid time off; maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; years of service