CAM Legal Liaison I
- Company: M&T Bank Corp.
- Location: Getzville, NY
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-10-15
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.
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