Counsel, Contracts

Requirements

• 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
• Contract Law, Contract Sourcing, Human Resources Law, Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Vendor Contracts
• Competencies
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Business Acumen, Business Ethics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Establishing and Maintaining Trust, External Resource Management, Influencing, Legal Analysis, Legal Function, Managing Multiple Priorities, Problem Solving
• Work Experience
• Roles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years.
• Education
• JD (Required)
• Certifications
• Active State License - Multiple Issuers
• Licenses
• No Required License(s)
• Pay Transparency
• Base Salary: $112,000.00 - $249,000.00
• 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 06/12/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Birmingham, AL, Washington, D.C. or Cleveland, Ohio. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description Responsible for negotiating third party agreements for the entire organization and advising internal clients on contract matters arising at any point of procurement process from RFP to contract implementation and disputes. Reviews complex third-party agreements and identifies risks and escalates them to the proper stakeholders. Provides contract interpretation and conflict resolution support after the contract is executed, including by partnering with internal stakeholders to evaluate a potential breach of contract, drafting demand letters and vendor communications. Trains Supply Chain quarterly on contracting best practices. Supports merger and acquisition due diligence activity Understands key regulatory considerations that drive third-party engagements Identifies and manages legal risk for the organization. Conducts research, provides procedural legal advice, and participates in the support and resolution of significant legal matters. Provides enterprise perspective and partnership to inside and outside legal counsel. Reviews and prepares transactional and other routine legal documentation. 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.

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