Description:
Overview:
An American Bank Holding Company's Legal team is seeking an experienced attorney to lead the Retail
& Small Business Bank team. As a Senior Director and Associate
General Counsel, you will lead a team of talented attorneys and
specialists in supporting the Retail Bank across its full range of
activities, including checking and savings products, marketing,
operations, and fraud support.
In this role,
you will help to identify risks and solve problems alongside a team of
world-class professionals. You will meaningfully participate in building
innovative products and services as embedded legal counsel. You will
find that An American Bank Holding Company's 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 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 cares greatly for, and gives back to, the communities that it serves.
A successful candidate will display:
- An ownership mentality
- Great judgment and wisdom exercised in a fast-paced environment
- Integrated problem solving
- Executive presence
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to influence and drive consensus in a collaborative environment
- A successful track record of thriving in a dynamic environment
- The willingness to tackle new challenges and novel legal issues
- A passion for leading others as you coach and help them to succeed
- A good sense of humor
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing strategic legal advice on a variety of complex issues and topics
- Translating laws, regulations, and legal requirements into clear and actionable guidance
- Developing systems and frameworks for evaluating and minimizing risks (legal, compliance, reputational or otherwise) to the business.
- Recognizing trends externally and issues internally to drive solutions proactively
- Building relationships and collaborating with business stakeholders in wide-ranging roles
- Understanding business needs and providing appropriate solutions to reach the desired goals
- Working collaboratively with other members of the Legal Department to provide advice in a consistent, well-reasoned manner
- Inspiring your team
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
- At least 8 years of legal counsel experience in a law firm, in house or in government
- At least 5 years of litigation experience as a legal counsel or advising on matters of regulatory compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in advising financial services
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in teams and independently, make effective and integrated decisions, and collaborate effectively with associates at all levels in the company
- Ability to deal with ambiguous situations, complex concepts, and details
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence others
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
