Corporate Counsel II

How will you drive value within the organization as a Corporate Counsel II?

• Act as the legal resource and offer counsel on all consumer financial regulatory matters impacting the company
• Document legal standards for use by business units and the Compliance department
• Assist in the legal review of all contracts with third party vendors
• Provide legal support to Compliance-related initiatives
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organization and develop solutions to complex legal questions
• Deliver counsel to various business units
• Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes
• Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management

What should you already know to be successful as a Corporate Counsel II?

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School required
• Active member in good standing of a state bar
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a practicing attorney required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the financial industry preferred
• Unimpeachable ethics and integrity, as well as demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment
• Experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness 
• Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player that can adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment 
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required 
• Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically

Employment Requirements:

• This position is full-time
• The position does require travel, up to 10%
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
• Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday
• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading