Assistant General Counsel, Litigation Greater Birmingham, AL Area

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, to provide strategic, practical legal advice on complex business and financial services matters. Responsibilities include advising senior leaders on laws, regulations, and emerging legislative developments; assessing legal risks; and supporting projects involving policies and regulatory changes. The role also manages outside counsel and matter budgets, may lead legal and support staff, and provides training and mentorship. The successful candidate will handle complex legal issues independently and build trusted relationships across the organization. Candidates must hold a law degree, be licensed and in good standing to practice in at least one jurisdiction, and have at least 10 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial knowledge of financial services regulations or comparable practical legal expertise. Strong analytical, research, communication, organizational, and project-management skills are required, along with the ability to manage a high-volume workload, advise executive stakeholders, and lead legal teams. Experience with class or collective actions, financial or employment litigation, mass arbitration, shareholder actions, or complex litigation in a law firm is preferred.

Hiring Company

Regions Bank