Contracts Counsel

PNC

Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization negotiating third party agreements. Advising on contract matters, identifying risks, and providing legal support for the organization.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama, District of Columbia, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,000 - $249,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

negotiating third party agreements for the entire organization
advising internal clients on contract matters arising at any point of procurement process from RFP to contract implementation and disputes
reviewing complex third-party agreements and identifying risks and escalating them to the proper stakeholders
providing contract interpretation and conflict resolution support after the contract is executed
partnering with internal stakeholders to evaluate a potential breach of contract
drafting demand letters and vendor communications
training Supply Chain quarterly on contracting best practices
supporting merger and acquisition due diligence activity
understanding key regulatory considerations that drive third-party engagements
identifying and managing legal risk for the organization
conducting research, providing procedural legal advice, and participating in the support and resolution of significant legal matters
providing enterprise perspective and partnership to inside and outside legal counsel
reviewing and preparing transactional and other routine legal documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
8+ years of industry-relevant experience
Contract Law, Contract Sourcing, Human Resources Law, Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Vendor Contracts skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract LawContract SourcingLegal ComplianceLegal ConsultingLegal PracticesLegal RiskRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentsVendor Contracts

Soft Skills

negotiationadvisingconflict resolutiontrainingpartnershipresearchcommunication

Certifications

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)licensed to practice law