Attorney - Corporate M&A Transactions and Global Strategic and Sustainable Investments

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.

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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 matters related to Corporate Transactions M&A (“Corporate M&A”) and Global Strategic and Sustainable Investments (“GSSI”) on all transactions (purchases, investments, sales and wind downs of businesses) and related matters, including coordination  with the Corporate M&A and GSSI teams across Bank of America corporate functions, such as Corporate Secretary, Employment and Human Resources, Operations, Technology, Procurement, or Real Estate. Key responsibilities include reviewing legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, performing legal research, and communicating legal advice to internal partners. Job expectations include directing the work of outside counsel on related matters and coordinating the work of Paralegals or other Legal staff

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes legal issues and implications on products, services, and regulatory matters related to the Global Banking and Global Markets businesses
• Communicates clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice, including occasionally to leadership
• Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations from a compliance and business control standpoint
• Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as engagement letters, debt agreements, offering documents, and legal opinions
• Gathers, assesses, and evaluates information from various sources with an open mind to make a judgment or inference
• Supports Corporate M&A and GSSI for company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigation
• Directs the work of outside legal counsel, and may coordinate the work of other Legal staff and company subject matter experts such as IP/GIS, Bank regulatory, HR and tax, and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peers

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a practicing corporate and transactional attorney
• Active license to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
• Extensive experience advising corporations on the structuring and documentation of transactions involving complex issues
• Self-starter having the capability to operate with limited oversight and to interact confidently with senior management when required 
• Experience to include advising on Corporate M&A, private equity, strategic investments, consortium transactions or third party investment funds
• Ability to field issues across a diverse set of legal subject matters
• Demonstrate highly developed oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment with many stakeholders
• Demonstrate confidence in risk managed decision making and judgment

Desired Qualifications:

• Substantial experience with a nationally-recognized law firm or in-house representing a significant financial institution is desired, but not required
• Familiarity with bank regulations such as Volcker issues, the Federal Reserve Control Rule, Regulation W and regulatory authority as they relate to bank investments
• Experience advising senior management or boards on corporate governance issues relating to Corporate M&A transactions and investments
• Advising clients on complex M&A and investment matters

Skills:

• Advisory
• Influence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Management
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Issue Management
• Legal Drafting and Writing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Executive Presence
• Legal Structures and Legal Forms
• Problem Solving
• Presentation Skills
• Written and Oral Communication
• Corporate Governance Management
• Stakeholder Management

Minimum Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in related field

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842), US - 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 information

Pay range

$175,000.00 - $259,700.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This 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.

Benefits

This 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.