Attorney - Global Banking (Chicago)

Job Description:At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!Job Description:This job is responsible for providing legal counsel on products, services, regulatory matters, and commercial credit transactions that support the Commercial Banking business. Key responsibilities include structuring, negotiating and advising on commercial credit arrangements as well as specific advice regarding commercial legal framework. Job expectations include partnering with business, risk, compliance, and legal stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, managing complex legal matters, and providing practical legal guidance that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.Responsibilities:Analyzes legal issues and implications on products, services, and regulatory matters related to the commercial banking businessCommunicates clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice, including occasionally to leadershipInterprets rulings, laws, and regulations from a compliance and business control standpointDrafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as engagement letters, debt agreements, offering documents, and legal opinionsGathers, assesses, and evaluates information from various sources with an open mind to make a judgment or inferenceSupports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigationDirects the work of outside legal counsel and may coordinate the work of other Legal staff such as Paralegals and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peersOpenness to learning and using new technologies in roleAbility to work with variety of stakeholders across the enterprise (credit, risk, compliance, business partners etc.)Required Qualifications:4+ years relevant experience with emphasis on structuring, drafting and negotiating documentation commercial credit facilitiesRelevant documentation and transactional experience should include some work with single lender and syndicated credit agreements, security agreements, inter-creditor agreements, commitment letters and term sheets as well as other commercial finance documentationCandidates must possess strong communication skills and demonstrate experience and confidence in risk identification and analysis, and risk management decision makingOne state bar admission (active/good standing)Skills:AdvisoryInfluenceInterpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and RegulationsPolicies, Procedures, and GuidelinesRisk ManagementCritical ThinkingDecision MakingIssue ManagementLegal Drafting and WritingRegulatory ComplianceAttention to DetailCollaborationExecutive PresenceLegal Structures and Legal FormsProblem SolvingMinimum Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in related fieldShift:1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week: 40Pay Transparency detailsUS - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100), US - NY - New York - 114 W 47th St - 114 W 47th St - Ust (NY8114)Pay and benefits informationPay range$175,000.00 - $259,700.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.SummaryLocation: Charlotte; Chicago; Boston; New YorkType: Full time