Counsel -- Employment Law

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Birmingham, AL.

The successful candidate will focus on employment and labor law issues. The position requires the lawyer to perform a broad range of employment law tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to working with employee relations and other human resources staff to gather information, review documents and respond to charges/complaints filed with various EEO and other administrative agencies, attending and representing PNC at required fact finding conferences, mediations and settlement conferences, managing outside litigation counsel, and advising internal clients regarding employment-related policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

The successful candidate will also have responsibility for monitoring employment law changes and recommending and implementing training regarding resultant changes to policies and procedures. As the individual gains PNC knowledge and experience, perspective and acculturation, you will have backup and then primary responsibility for the employment law related needs of various businesses and/or geographies.

Preferred Skills
• 5+ years of recent employment law experience
• Experience working with clients, gathering information, and responding to EEO administrative agency filings
• Experience advising clients on the application of policies, procedures, regulations and laws to specific fact situations
• Superior communication skills
• Litigation experience
• Experience managing international employment law projects, as well as an interest in or experience with developing and implementing AI applications in employment and legal practices, is beneficial but not required.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Identifies and manages legal risk for the organization.
• Conducts research, provides procedural legal advice, and participates in the support and resolution of significant legal matters.
• Provides enterprise perspective and partnership to inside and outside legal counsel.
• Reviews and prepares transactional and other routine legal documentation.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills
Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments

Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Business Acumen, Business Ethics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Establishing and Maintaining Trust, External Resource Management, Influencing, Legal Analysis, Legal Function, Managing Multiple Priorities, Problem Solving

Work Experience
Roles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years.

Education
JD (Required)

Certifications
Active State License - Multiple Issuers

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

California Residents

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Client-provided location(s): Pittsburgh, PA

Job ID: PNC-R211963

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-20T18:41:39