Senior Counsel--Corporate and Commercial Banking
MSCCN - Philadelphia, PA
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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 companyu2019s success. As a Senior Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, or Birmingham, AL. The Senior Counsel will be a member of PNCu2019s Business & Finance Legal Group (B&F Legal). B&F Legal is a team of approximately 65 attorneys and paralegals within PNCu2019s legal department with lawyers in several locations, including many located in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA and Birmingham, AL. The Corporate and Commercial Banking Group, a unit within B&F Legal, is seeking a senior-level corporate/commercial lending attorney to support PNCu2019s Corporate and Institutional Banking lines of business. In this role, the Senior Counsel will provide broad and varied legal guidance and support, such as: providing legal advice and support to relationship managers, underwriters, credit officers and documentation specialists on lending matters of varying complexity; collaborating with clients and colleagues to improve internal processes and enhance efficiency consistent with PNCu2019s risk framework while also delivering a positive customer experience; advising internal loan administrators and operations support areas regarding ongoing administration of loans, including collateral, booking and other servicing issues; training internal clients and partners; selecting and overseeing services of approved outside counsel; drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating loan documents relating to all types of corporate and commercial loan transactions; maintaining standard loan forms; and collaborating with the lines of business to spot and resolve issues associated with the development of new initiatives, products and services. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and credentials: u00b7 Significant experience with secured transactions (including real estate secured transactions) and related commercial lending laws u00b7 Meaningful experience representing financial services companies in large corporate and middle market lending transactions, both bilateral and syndicated u00b7 Excellent business judgment, sound decision-making and solid problem-solving and legal analytical skills u00b7 Ability to think strategically to identify trends and risks, and ability to facilitate and implement solutions u00b7 Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, both orally and in writing u00b7 Self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as appropriate u00b7 Strong time-management and organizational skills u00b7 Familiarity with leveraged finance, cross-border, supply chain finance or securitization transactions a plus 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 + Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management. Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management. + Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel. + Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance. + Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry. 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 Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments Competencies Business Ethics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, External Resource Management, Influencing, Legal Analysis, Legal Function, Negotiating Work Experience Roles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years. Education JD (Required) Certifications Active State License - Multiple Issuers 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 . Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at . Please include u201caccommodation requestu201d 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 877-968-7762 and say
Created: 2026-03-27