The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an attorney to support U.S. Bank’s Corporate Payment Systems (CPS) business line.  This attorney will provide legal support related to U.S. Bank’s various corporate charge card programs, including its travel and expense card and purchasing card programs, its fleet card network, its freight payment solutions and its TravelBank products. The position offers candidates a career with exposure to a variety of legal issues, while working with various departments and individuals at U.S. Bank to serve as a trusted legal and business advisor.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing legal counsel in connection with the negotiation and drafting of contracts with U.S. Bank’s customers, vendors and partners in the charge card arena

• Providing legal counsel to the CPS relationship managers in matters such as interpreting contract language, considering strategic alternatives, and advising on possible defaults and remedial options

• Working with risk, compliance, finance, credit, technology and other teams to address legal developments and Payment Network changes impacting CPS

• Working with outside legal counsel and other professional advisors regarding new product initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and technology driven advancements

• Interpretation, application and revision of various CPS policies and procedures

• Interacting with the CPS contract negotiation team and the Proposals team

Skills and Preferred Qualifications:

• Law degree

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

• 5+ years of legal experience at either a law firm or in-house corporate environment

• In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts, financial services and the operating environment of financial institutions preferred

• Prior experience in the payments or card product sectors is preferred

• Comfort with and interest in working on a variety of legal matters relating to cutting edge payment technologies

• Ability to work on a diverse mix of matters with minimal supervision

• Ability to timely exercise independent legal judgment and discretion to reach an appropriate business and risk-oriented outcome

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong commitment to client service

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.

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.

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

The individual in this hybrid position (3+ days in-office) will need to be based out of one of U.S. Bank’s legal hub offices: Minneapolis, Minnesota; New York, New York; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington D.C.; Los Angeles, CA or Charlotte, North Carolina.  The position will report to the Associate General Counsel who serves as the team lead for the CPS legal team.