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Company: U.S. Bank, GA, MN, NC, TN
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JDHuntr - Assistant General Counsel $143,905 – $169,300 (Apply by:4.30.2026)

Job Category: General Corporate / Commercial [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 85704
Job description:
The Law Division is seeking an experienced attorney in good standing with a U.S. state bar to join its in-house legal team supporting a global merchant acquiring business. This role will provide legal support and advice to the Airlines business and its strategic airline partners, while also leading and managing the legal team supporting the Revenue organization.

Assistant General Counsel 2026-0009351
Location: Atlanta, GA, Minneapolis, MN, Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full time

Job Duties:
Serve as primary legal advisor to MPS’s Airlines business, providing practical, business-oriented counsel to sales and business leaders.
Lead and manage the legal team supporting the Revenue organization (three direct reports), including hiring/staffing, coaching and development, performance management, and workload prioritization.
Negotiate and oversee sophisticated commercial agreements, including airline partner arrangements and other strategic revenue-generating relationships, and provide guidance on non-standard terms and risk mitigations.
Build and maintain scalable legal support for the Revenue organization, including intake and triage processes, templates and playbooks, training for commercial teams, and clear escalation paths for high-risk issues.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
J.D.
Bar admittance in the U.S. state where candidate is located
7 to 10 recent years of experience practicing law in a large corporate in-house legal department or at a law firm that serves major corporate clients, with extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Experience advising revenue-generating organizations (e.g., sales, partnerships, pricing, product) and translating legal requirements into practical, deal-enabling advice.
Experience with the payment processing, fintech, and/or banking industries, including merchant acquiring and commercial card/network concepts.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Experience supporting airlines, travel, or other large merchants, including complex partner and channel relationships.
Familiarity with card network rules and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., payments, money transmission, consumer protection concepts) and the ability to apply them in contracting, product launches, and go-to-market execution.
Experience negotiating multijurisdictional commercial agreements and partnering with international stakeholders and/or local counsel.
Strong leadership abilities and comfort managing and developing a team of attorneys, including setting priorities, providing clear feedback, and driving accountability.
Track record of building an inclusive, supportive team culture and partnering effectively with commercial stakeholders to enable revenue growth while managing risk.

Benefits:
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

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: $143,905.00 - $169,300.00

Assistant General Counsel
$143,905 – $169,300

U.S. Bank

85704
Company: U.S. Bank
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $143,905 – $169,300
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Atlanta, GA, MN, NC, TN USA
Address: Atlanta, GA, Minneapolis, MN, Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN
Zip/Postal Code: 30301
Post Date: 04/23/2026
 
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