Associate General Counsel - Deposits

An American Bank Holding Company is seeking an experienced Attorney that will be responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects to join the Consumer & Small Business Deposit, Digital & Payment Legal Team.

This position conducts legal research, drafts high priority documents, and handles significant product and regulatory matters. This position provides legal advice and recommendations for action to line of business executives regarding matters of some complexity, which may have a material dollar impact on business activities and operations. This position combines a knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the issue or project. This role operates under general direction from law department management. This position may research legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, draft and execute legal documents, gather relevant case related information using multiple sources and methods, and provide direction to other professional, paraprofessional, and/or support staff in developing solutions to problems presented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Provide significant internal client legal support day to day on an independent basis, potentially as lead legal liaison.
• Responsible for assessing complex legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
• Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
• May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records
• Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
• Serve as an individual contributor but frequently provides work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
• Ten years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
• Possess superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
• Able to work autonomously without close supervision
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of experience practicing law in a relevant field
• Initiative to identify issues, deliver creative solutions, streamline processes
• Commitment to professional growth and willingness to expand practice
• Broad understanding of deposit product, and debit card product development and digital execution, integration, operations, systems, and procedures as well as knowledge of consumer deposit and payment related state and regulatory laws. Familiarity with the current state of examination procedures, regulatory priorities and related expectations is also preferred.
• Provided legal guidance and training for consumer deposit product, debit, and payment system-related matters for product managers and digital execution teams.
• Reviewed and provided advice and training on legislative or regulatory changes impacting retail and deposit operations, policies and procedures.
• Assisted in the development of new deposit and payment related products and services.
• Created and/or edited client agreements, disclosures and forms.
• Candidate must be able to function independently and effectively in a fast-paced, high volume work environment. Must be motivated, possess exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to prioritize and handle numerous matters at one time. Strong organization skills and attention to detail are essential.

The annual base salary for this position is $190,000 to $250,000.

Other Job Requirements / Working Conditions

Sitting

Occasionally (less than 25% of The Time)
Standing
Occasionally (less than 25% of The Time)
Walking
Occasionally (less than 25% of The Time)
Bending
Occasionally (less than 25% of The Time)
Lifting
Up to 10 Lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to Access and Interpret Client Information Received from The Computer and Able to Hear and Speak with Individuals in Person and On the Phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to Work Standard Office Equipment, Including Pc Keyboard and Mouse, Copy/fax Machines, and Printers.

Availability:
Able to Work All Hours Scheduled, Including Overtime as Directed by Manager/supervisor and Required by Business Need.

Travel:
Up to 25%