Attorney – Investment Banking, Capital Markets

Truist

Capital markets attorney serving as Associate General Counsel in the Investment Banking and Capital Markets legal team. Providing legal services for Truist's investment banking business with a focus on securities and M&A advisory.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide significant internal client legal support day to day
Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company
Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice
May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, perform legal research and analysis, and maintain files and records
Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters
Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
Eight years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings
Possess superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
Able to work autonomously without close supervision
Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Paid vacation days (10 days)
Paid sick days (10 days)
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan (depending on position and division)
Restricted stock units and/or deferred compensation plan (depending on position and division)

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlegal analysisdocument preparationrisk assessmentlegal advicetransaction representation

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationtime managementstress managementautonomyinterpersonal skillsteam-oriented mentality

Certifications

Juris Doctoratelicensed to practice law