Senior Attorney - WIM
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Description: SunTrust is at present recruited Senior Attorney - WIM right now, this occupation will be designated in Virginia. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. -
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Description
SunTrust Bank seeks a senior level attorney to join its Legal Department to support the SunTrust Wealth and Investment Management line of business. The position will be based in Richmond, Virginia.
The successful candidate will provide legal support and advice in the area of fiduciary, tax and investment law (trust, estate, agency, non-profit and IRA's) and will have extensive contact with trust advisors, client advisors and high-level line of business managers.
This position will be broadly responsible for providing practical and cost-effective legal services with respect to fiduciary and tax laws and sophisticated financial products used in the private wealth and institutional investment divisions, including common and collective trust funds, registered investment companies, alternative investments, and structured products and derivatives. Legal services will include (i) drafting, reviewing and negotiating inter-company and third party contracts, (ii) legal research and analysis, (iii) providing guidance on new product development, (iv) managing litigation/contentious matters, and (vii) drafting and/or reviewing internal policies and risk mitigation procedures.
Qualifications
Experience and skills for the role include the following:
Excellent understanding and experience of the trust, estate and other fiduciary and tax laws and principles regarding common and collective trust funds, structured products and derivatives, uniform trust code, prudent investor rules, and accredited investor and qualified purchaser rules.
Knowledge of the financial services industry and the changing banking and related regulatory environment is preferred.
Working knowledge of applicable securities laws and processes, to include ERISA and relevant SEC regulations.
Specific requirements for this position are as follows:
A minimum of 7 years' experience in areas described above.
Well-organized self-starter able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to effectively communicate ideas and strategies with senior line of business management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; with particular emphasize on "drafting and briefing" abilities.
Strong negotiation skills.
Juris Doctorate with exemplary academic background in undergraduate and post-graduate studies.
Admitted to practice in good standing under a US State Bar
Occasional travel requirements are also an expectation.
SunTrust Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Job
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Legal
Primary Location
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Virginia-VA-Richmond-VA-Richmond-HQ Richmond
Schedule
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Full-time
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:16:04 GMT
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