Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate Trust Attorney

Job Description U.S. Bank is seeking an attorney to join the Law Division’s Global Corporate Trust legal team to support its corporate trust business. The attorney will provide legal support for transactional matters, specifically for trustee services, agency services, and similar. Responsibilities Prepare, review, and negotiate agreements in connection with the bank’s roles as bond trustee, escrow agent, paying agent, and custodian. Advise the business line on governing documents, account administration matters, and transactional issues across corporate and municipal finance deals. Provide legal guidance on risk considerations, including potential litigation exposure and regulatory compliance matters. Support business partners with contract drafting, negotiation strategy, and resolution of deal‑related issues under tight timelines. Interpret and assess the requirements of laws and regulations relevant to corporate trust and agency services, including those applicable to fiduciaries and financial institutions. Basic Qualifications Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority. Preferred Skills/Experience Five or more years of transactional practice experience, preferably within the financial services industry, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating deal documents. Experience or familiarity with corporate finance, municipal finance, structured finance, banking, or trust‑related matters. Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks affecting fiduciaries and agents, including familiarity with Reg9, the Trust Indenture Act, and the UCC. Experience advising trustees, custodial banks, investment advisers, brokers, insurers, or similar financial institutions is preferred. Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and operate effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Comfort with and interest in working on a variety of legal matters. Excellent written interpersonal and 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. Benefits: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Basic term and optional term life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability Pregnancy disability and parental leave 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities Adoption assistance Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law 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-Verify U.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 – $156,900.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr