Senior Corporate Counsel - Wealth Management - Personal Trust and Investments Attorney

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.Job DescriptionU.S. Bank is seeking an attorney to join the Law Division’s Wealth Management & Investment Services legal team to support U.S. Bank’s personal trust and investments businesses. Through its Wealth Management division, U.S. Bank offers personal trust and investment management accounts to consumers, small businesses, charitable entities and other customers. This posting is for an in-house attorney who will serve as a trusted advisor, providing legal support related to fiduciary administration and investment management services offered by a national bank, sitting at the intersection of fiduciary law, banking regulation, and business strategy. The position offers candidates a career with exposure to a variety of legal issues and various departments at U.S. Bank.Specific responsibilities include- Interpret and apply federal and state legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to personal trust and investment activities, including OCC fiduciary standards, SEC requirements, and applicable tax law, to provide clear, actionable guidance to the business.- Advise on the administration of trust and investment management accounts, addressing both product-level and account-specific considerations to ensure alignment with fiduciary duties and regulatory expectations.- Advise business leaders on the development, structure and enhancement of products and service offerings by embedding legal considerations into program design, delivery models, and governance frameworks.- Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks impacting the personal trust and investments business and collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop practical, risk-informed solutions.- Support documentation, operational processes, and control frameworks that effectively balance business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.- Review and negotiate contracts and related agreements in support of business activities and strategic initiatives.Basic Qualifications- Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authorityPreferred Skills/Experience- Five to seven years of legal experience advising clients on matters related to personal trust administration and/or investment or wealth management matters, or experience in a related legal or business role where trust administration is a core responsibility.- Experience advising on the application of and compliance with state and federal regulations and laws in the above-described subject areas is preferred.- Experience representing financial institutions’ wealth management businesses, corporate trustees or other related experience with banking and/or securities regulations is preferred.- Knowledge of trust and/or wealth management products and services, including those related to asset management.- Comfort with and interest in working on a variety of legal matters, including matters of first impression.- Ability to lead and work in a team environment, including with fellow Law Division colleagues, business line clients, and support partners such as Risk and Compliance.- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.- Strong commitment to client service.Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.We are proud that U.S. Bank has been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute and has been named the #1 Most Admired Superregional Bank by Fortune magazine.Successful candidates for a position in the U.S. Bank Law Division support U.S. Bank’s core values, which guide what we do every day:- We do the right thing.- We power potential.- We stay a step ahead.- We draw strength from diversity.- We put people first.In the U.S. Bank Law Division, we honor those values through our mission: “we guide our clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel and ethical leadership.” Our commitment is evident in the work we do, not only for the Bank, but for our communities. The Law Division has received several awards for its pro bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council’s “Excellence in Pro Bono Award,” and we encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro bono work as part of their role. In addition, the Law Division has been recognized for its leadership and engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. Benefits:Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawReview our full benefits available by employment status here. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.E-VerifyU.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.SummaryLocation: Minneapolis, MN; Atlanta, GA; San Francisco, CA; Charlotte, NC; Milwaukee, WI; New York, NY; Gresham, OR; Denver, CO; Saint Louis, MO; Los Angeles, CAType: Full time