CAM Legal Liaison I

Overview:

Responsible for supporting a variety of functions including, but not limited to, handling accounts in the legal process, repossession, foreclosure or bankruptcy processing. Serves as a key contact for both internal and external counsel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal personnel and outside counsel to establish effective legal strategy while maximizing cost containment opportunities.

• Initiate direct contact with business partners and vendors to ensure services provided are meeting predetermined service level agreements.

• Collaborate with counsel and business partners to negotiate sale and settlement agreements.

• Monitor workout strategies in use, as well as associated expenses, to ensure adequate protection for M&T with respect to its interest in the collateral, and expected net return.

• Review and approve attorney SmartSpend fees; track expenses at the customer level.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the business and its functions, processes and operations.

• Keep abreast of business and market trends that may affect business and department.

• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.

• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibility:

The incumbent works under supervision and has regular internal contact with other departments and externally with customers and service providers. This position has limited customer interaction.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate’s degree and minimum of 1 years’ relevant banking experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 3 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 years’ relevant banking experience.

• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

• Detail oriented.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in Collections or Loss Mitigation.

• Knowledge of M&T Bank systems.

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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $20.55 - $34.25 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Getzville, New York, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.