Legal Operations Associate

Position Overview

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 Legal Operations Associate within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

· Provide administrative and operational support for intellectual property and legal matters, including case preparation, presentations, and document production (e.g., printing, binders).

· Manage patent and legal docketing systems (e.g., Anaqua) for patents, trademarks, conflicts and litigation matters, including recording filings, grants, USPTO communications, and correspondence from outside counsel and third parties.

· Coordinate with outside counsel by opening and managing matters in billing systems (e.g., Tymetrix) for litigation, patents, and clearance searches.

· Prepare and process legal correspondence, including cease-and-desist letters and takedown notices, ensuring proper execution via electronic signature platforms (e.g., OneSpan).

· Facilitate document execution workflows by routing documents for signature, tracking completion, distributing finalized copies, and maintaining accurate records.

· Support inventors by responding to or triaging patent-related inquiries as part of ongoing prosecution and follow-up activities and administering the patent incentive program.

· Maintain and manage legal and IP-related accounts and systems, including USPTO deposit accounts, subscriptions, and payments through Oracle, Ariba, and Accounts Payable.

· Oversee document management and records organization, including transferring and maintaining files across platforms such as SharePoint and iManage.

· Assist with legal department operations, including travel coordination, expense processing, and participation in recurring IP or legal meetings.

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.

Job Description

• Provides work product for the implementation of assigned daily operations in the legal department.

• Executes legal department projects in an efficient and effective manner.

• Provides operational support to legal department.

• Utilizes technology to generate required reports and analyze information.

• Acts as a liaison with other corporate departments.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Business Communications, Business Development, Client Counseling, Labor and Employment Law, Legal Operations, Process Control

Competencies

Effective Communications, External Resource Management, Managing Multiple Priorities, Operational Functions, Problem Solving, Project Management

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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 and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at View email address on click.appcast.io . Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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