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 Senior Counsel within PNC's Legal organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Birmingham, AL; Cleveland, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC.
Experience Needed:
In-depth experience with TILA and RESPA and their implementing regulations (TRID, Reg Z), as well as working knowledge of ECOA and FCRA
An understanding of federal disclosure content and timing requirements for open and closed end real estate secured loans and lines of credit
Working knowledge of the various stages of a real estate transaction (purchase, refinance and home equity) including property valuations, required documentation and issues associated with recordable instruments
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple matters at once
Very strong legal analytical and oral and written communications skills
Ability to effectively interact with internal clients and other PNC attorneys
Experience dealing with clients in a comprehensive and complex regulatory environment
Sound independent judgment, finely-tuned problem-solving skills, and discretion in order to perform work with minimal supervision
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 typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, or PhD is desirable. Industry experience is typically 8 + years. Specific certifications are often required.
Education
JD (Required)
Certifications
Active State License - Multiple Issuers
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $100,000.00 - $291,850.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/06/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion.
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; 8 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 Your PNC Total Rewards (http://yourpnctotalrewards.com) .
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . 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 877-968-7762 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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