Job Details

Attorney Position

U.S. Bank is seeking an attorney to join the Law Division's Wealth Management & Investment Services legal team to support U.S. Bank's personal trust and investments businesses. Through its Wealth Management division, U.S. Bank offers personal trust and investment management accounts to consumers, small businesses, charitable entities and other customers. This posting is for an in-house attorney who will serve as a trusted advisor, providing legal support related to fiduciary administration and investment management services offered by a national bank, sitting at the intersection of fiduciary law, banking regulation, and business strategy. The position offers candidates a career with exposure to a variety of legal issues and various departments at U.S. Bank.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Interpret and apply federal and state legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to personal trust and investment activities, including OCC fiduciary standards, SEC requirements, and applicable tax law, to provide clear, actionable guidance to the business.
• Advise on the administration of trust and investment management accounts, addressing both product-level and account-specific considerations to ensure alignment with fiduciary duties and regulatory expectations.
• Advise business leaders on the development, structure and enhancement of products and service offerings by embedding legal considerations into program design, delivery models, and governance frameworks.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks impacting the personal trust and investments business and collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop practical, risk-informed solutions.
• Support documentation, operational processes, and control frameworks that effectively balance business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Review and negotiate contracts and related agreements in support of business activities and strategic initiatives.

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 seven years of legal experience advising clients on matters related to personal trust administration and/or investment or wealth management matters, or experience in a related legal or business role where trust administration is a core responsibility.
• Experience advising on the application of and compliance with state and federal regulations and laws in the above-described subject areas is preferred.
• Experience representing financial institutions' wealth management businesses, corporate trustees or other related experience with banking and/or securities regulations is preferred.
• Knowledge of trust and/or wealth management products and services, including those related to asset management.
• Comfort with and interest in working on a variety of legal matters, including matters of first impression.
• Ability to lead and work in a team environment, including with fellow Law Division colleagues, business line clients, and support partners such as Risk and Compliance.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to client service.

Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

We are proud that U.S. Bank has been recognized as a World's Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute and has been named the #1 Most Admired Superregional Bank by Fortune magazine.

Successful candidates for a position in the U.S. Bank Law Division support U.S. Bank's core values, which guide what we do every day: - We do the right thing. - We power potential. - We stay a step ahead. - We draw strength from diversity. - We put people first.

In the U.S. Bank Law Division, we honor those values through our mission: "we guide our clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel and ethical leadership." Our commitment is evident in the work we do, not only for the Bank, but for our communities. The Law Division has received several awards for its pro bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council's "Excellence in Pro Bono Award," and we encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro bono work as part of their role. In addition, the Law Division has been recognized for its leadership and engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00