Description:

What Is the Opportunity?
Provides Legal Advice and Counsel with Respect to Assigned Area(s) of The Bank and Related to Specific Functional Areas of Expertise. Substantial Expertise in Assigned Area of Focus Is Essential as Is the Ability to Work and Communicate Effectively with Management and Colleagues at Multiple Levels. Analyzes and Addresses Legal Risks Associated with Various Areas of The Bank, and Provides Advice and Counsel Relating to The Bank's Overall Business Strategy. Also Provides Advice and Counsel with Respect to General Banking Matters of A Significant Nature and Performs Certain Administrative/operational Responsibilities.

What You Will Do:

Provides Counsel and Assistance to Bank Management and Other Colleagues with Respect to A Wide Range of Legal Matters, Including Research, Preparing Opinions, and Drafting Documents.
Partners with Business Units and Support Groups (e.G., Compliance, Product, Marketing, Lending Units, and Risk Management) to Provide Effective and Efficient Legal, Transactional and Regulatory Guidance.
Identifies Regulatory and Legal Gaps Within Area of Expertise and Assist in Addressing Such Gaps.
Support Senior Attorneys as Needed.
Supervises Outside Counsel on Assigned Legal Matters.
Responsible for Certain Administrative or Operational Functions Within the Legal Division.
Complies Fully with All Bank Policies and Procedures, Including the Colleague Code of Conduct, as Well as All Legal and Regulatory Requirements.
Completes All Required Training.

Must-Have*

Jd (juris Doctor)
Minimum 10 Years of Experience with Providing Counsel and Advice Within a Specific Area of Expertise.

Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to Manage Multiple Projects Concurrently and Meet Deadlines.
Ability to Work and Communicate Effectively with Management and Staff at Multiple Levels.
Ability to Work on Cross-Functional Teams with Emphasis in Multiple Coverage Areas.
Be Well Versed in State and Federal Laws and Regulations Governing the Assigned Area(s) of Responsibility, Banking Environment, and Related Industry Practices
Demonstrate Experience in Analyzing, Interpreting and Communicating Strategies and Requirements, and The Ability to Translate Complex Legal Requirements Into Written Materials and Oral Presentations.
Excellent Interpersonal, Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
Excellent Problem Solving Abilities and Effective Verbal, Written and Executive Communication and Presentation Skills.
Experience in Analyzing, Interpreting and Communicating Legal Strategies and Requirements to Internal Clients and In Translating Both Basic and Complex Legal Requirements Into Written Materials and Oral Presentations.
Experience with Managing Confidential Information and Documents with Discretion.
Experience Working in Financial Services Industry Preferred.
Flexibility and Ability to Work Well with A Team.
Must Be Able to Work Independently, Performing a Variety of Tasks in A Team Environment.
Proven Leadership with Initiative and Problem Solving Abilities.
Strong Business Sense and Ability to Exercise Good Business Judgement Is Critical
Strong Presentation and Documentation Skills.