Attorney - Syndicated Loans Attorney

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description

This job is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the Bank's Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB) Enterprise Credit and Corporate Banking business on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters relating to syndicated loan products.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating legal documents, including commitment letters, term sheets, fee letters and syndicated loan agreements where the Bank is a participant; preparing guaranties, and communicating legal advice to internal partners.

Job expectations include managing and supervising outside counsel on related matters, and providing practical, risk-based legal advice on applicable laws, regulations, and industry developments to facilitate business growth, innovation, and the effective management of legal and regulatory risk.

Responsibilities

Analyzes legal issues and implications on products, services, and regulatory matters related to the supported Global Banking businesses

Communicates clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice, including occasionally to leadership

Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations from a compliance and business control standpoint

Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as commitment letters, engagement letters, term sheets, fee letters and syndicated credit agreements, including cross-border transactions and legal opinions

Gathers, assesses, and evaluates information from various sources with an open mind to make a judgment or inference

Supports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigation

Directs the work of outside legal counsel and may coordinate the work of other Legal staff and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peers

Prepare and review parent guaranties for subsidiary obligations related to various loan products

Communicates clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to Enterprise Credit officers and corporate bankers

Manages and supervises the work of outside legal counsel

Collaborates with Compliance, Risk, Legal and business stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks

Required Qualifications

5+ years of law firm or internal counsel experience related to syndicated loan transactions

Strong organizational, drafting and negotiation skills

The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, at all levels within the organization

Strong work ethic and self-initiative, with the ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced and changing environment

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well as part of a team with other lawyers, clients and other risk and business support partners

The ability to effectively balance risk and reward and to be a strategic partner with clients to help them achieve their business objectives with an appropriate risk/reward balance

Active U.S. bar membership in good standing

Desired Qualifications

Meaningful experience related to oil and gas loans

Knowledge of sustainable and green loans

Ability and willingness to develop and propose constructive solutions, where warranted

Skills

Advisory

Influence

Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations

Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Risk Management

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Issue Management

Legal Drafting and Writing

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Executive Presence

Legal Structures and Legal Forms

Problem Solving

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540), US - NY - New York - 114 W 47th St - 114 W 47th St - Ust (NY8114)

Pay range

$175,000.00 - $259,700.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.