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. #LI-111  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