Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate Trust Attorney

U.S. Bank is seeking an attorney to join the Law Division's Global Corporate Trust legal team to support its corporate trust business. U.S.

Bank is among the premier corporate trustees in the country, serving in trustee and agency capacities in the public finance, corporate finance, and structured finance sectors. U.S. Bank's Corporate Trust business also provides services as escrow agent, paying agent, transfer agent, document custodian, and more.

This attorney will provide legal support for transactional matters, specifically, for trustee services, agency services, and similar.

Specific responsibilities include - Prepare, review, and negotiate agreements in connection with the bank's roles as bond trustee, escrow agent, paying agent, and custodian. - Advise 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.

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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 Reg 9, 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.

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.

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