Description:
Please review the following job description:Maintain
strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while
serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business
partner. Maintain productive and active relationships and dialogue with
relevant regulatory bodies and trade associations. Serve as a technical
expert in particular area(s) of specialization.
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
- Responsible for assessing 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 may provide ad hoc 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
- 8 years 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:
Experience or related training in the financial services industry or a related legal specialty, preferably with a federal banking agency or law firm specializing in federal banking regulations and statutes
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%
