Associate General Counsel - Leading Commercial Bank
About the Role
A leading commercial bank is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate General Counsel to join its legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex regulatory matters in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting the bank's strategic initiatives and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and guidance on a broad range of banking regulatory issues, including but not limited to:
- Bank Holding Company Act
- Dodd-Frank Act
- Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC regulations
- Consumer protection laws
- Support regulatory examinations and interactions with federal and state banking regulators.
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and regulatory developments affecting the bank's operations and products.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Compliance, Risk, and Government Affairs.
- Monitor and interpret changes in banking laws and regulations and communicate implications to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, with a focus on banking regulatory matters.
- Experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department of a financial institution.
- Strong understanding of U.S. banking laws and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience interacting with federal banking regulators.
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