Description:

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

Successful candidates for positions in the U.S. Bank Law Division consistently provide excellent advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a variety of legal matters. They build trusting relationships that allow the business to make well-informed decisions. Successful candidates for positions in the Law Division also work to attract, retain, and develop great people in an inclusive environment where each person is valued for the distinct skills and attributes they bring to the group. They contribute to the excellence of the Law Division through meaningful collaboration, participation in the community, and investment in the development of the department.

An American Bank Holding Company is seeking an attorney to assist with managing legal risk for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance. The role will assist the Chief Counsel with legal work across all business lines within Impact Finance, including Affordable Housing, New Markets Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, Renewable Energy, Community Lending, and Sustainable Finance. There is opportunity to specialize and integrate with one or more of the business lines and directly negotiate and draft agreements relating to community development and tax credit investments. The role requires good judgment, a commitment to building strong relationships, and a strong work ethic.

Basic Qualifications:
Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Five to eight years of relevant experience
Experience documenting and negotiating commercial transactions and negotiations, including commercial loan and tax credit documentation
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Comfort and skill when speaking in public
Problem solver with a demonstrated commitment to client service and the ability to work in a team environment
Ability or potential to implement equitable practices into daily work
Willingness to learn new skills and information, keeping informed of legislation and rulemaking affecting the business line
Commitment to continuous improvement in systems and processes
Demonstrated experience with, or potential to gain thorough and current knowledge of, state and federal tax credit laws and regulations and commercial lending laws
Experience developing new products and services in a risk-conscious and highly-regulated environment
Development and implementation of regulatory and compliance policies
Commitment to legal ethics, as demonstrated by experience with attorney-client privilege and conflicts of interest
Strength working cross-functionally and collaborating with others