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Assistant General Counsel - Special Assets (Hybrid in Buffalo, NY)

Buffalo, NY, USFull-time$140k–$233k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on complex legal issues, represent the organization in litigation, and develop corporate policy for assigned business units.

Role type

Assistant General Counsel (Special Assets)

Builds

Corporate policy, legal positions, and litigation strategies for business units

Domain

Banking / Legal

Required skills

litigation representation, regulatory compliance, policy development, risk analysis, contract review, negotiation, legal research, strategic advisory

Preferred skills

credit/loan agreement analysis, forbearance agreements, loan modifications, commercial bankruptcy, workout experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Represent the organization in litigation matters; draft and review business and legal documents; lead development and interpretation of departmental policies; provide strategic legal advice to business personnel; identify and escalate risk-related issues; supervise junior staff and paralegals

Seniority

Mid-level, supervisory