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Comerica Divisional General Counsel Securities & Capital Markets in Dallas, Texas
Divisional General Counsel -- Securities, Capital Markets & M&A Comerica Bank has an open Divisional General Counsel position for an experienced and highly motivated attorney who will lead others and support lines of business and departments throughout the organization on matters involving securities law, capital markets and M&A. This position advises senior Bank officers of the legal implications of proposed transactions, policies, courses of action and management decisions. It analyzes unique and highly complex legal issues in matters of significance to the Bank. Position Responsibilities * Advises executive management on the legal requirements and implications of securities, capital markets, finance and transactional matters. * Provides legal guidance and supervises others in the preparation of securities filings, such as Section 16 filings, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 11-K, Form 8-K and Form S-8, as well as the proxy statement, annual shareholder meeting materials, and NYSE reports. * Provides and supervises others in providing legal support for capital markets activities. * Negotiates and drafts agreements, provides legal guidance, and supervises others in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other corporate transactions. * Negotiates and drafts documents, advises executive management, and supervises others in share repurchases, debt and equity issuances, and other finance-related matters. * Assists in matters involving general corporate law and corporate governance. * Advises senior officers of the legal implications of proposed transactions, policies, courses of action and management decisions. * Analyzes complex legal issues involved in transactions and other matters of significance to the bank. * Prepares contracts and provides legal advice on general corporate law issues. * Monitors proposed and new legislation in applicable areas to assess potential impact and apprises management of such legislation. * Manages attorneys and outside counsel. Develops and mentors direct reports. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled