Manager, Counsel - Financial Services Legal Team

Description:

In this role, you will advise business teams responsible for An American Bank Holding Company's consumer- and dealer-facing products on a wide array of topics. On a daily basis, you will help identify risks and problem solve alongside a team of world-class professionals. You will find that the Legal Team is not a “check the box” function but instead an important voice and partner in all aspects of the business. You will discover a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibility, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation and intellectual curiosity.

In addition to joining the An American Bank Holding Company, you will embark on a rewarding and exciting career with a leading player in the financial services industry while teaming with a diverse group of individuals at an organization that greatly cares for, and gives back to, the communities it serves.

More specifically, in this role you will:

• Provide strategic, clear, and contextualized legal advice on a variety of complex issues and topics
• Translate laws, regulations, and legal requirements tailored to specific business processes, practices, and initiatives
• Build deep relationships and collaborate with business stakeholders in wide-ranging roles
• Closely collaborate with members of the Legal Department to provide advice in a consistent, well-reasoned manner
• Work autonomously, understand and appropriately prioritize business needs, and develop creative solutions to meet needs/goals

A successful candidate will display:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• The ability to take complex ideas/problems and distill them into simple concepts/solutions
• The ability to advise in ambiguous circumstances
• The ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple groups and levels
• A successful track record of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision
• The willingness to tackle new challenges and novel legal issues

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar
• At least 3 years of experience in a law firm, governmental agency, or as in-house counsel, working on consumer finance litigation or regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 4+ years of experience in a law firm, governmental agency, or as in-house counsel, work in consumer finance or regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of, and proficiency with, financial and consumer protection laws
• Experience working with and understanding Artificial Intelligence (Ai), technology, data, and process improvement

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