The Associate General Counsel (Commercial Lending) Hybrid or Remote (USA) Job at Arizona Bank & Trust
$171,111 a year
Arizona Bank and Trust is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Arizona Bank & Trust is a growing dynamic organization with many locations offering uniquely different banking and financial solutions for businesses and personal clients. As a performance driven company, we strive to create a culture of excellence with high standards, and high values while providing outstanding growth and involvement opportunities for employees. Join a team that makes "Great Things Happen!"™
The Associate General Counsel (Commercial Lending) is the lead counsel responsible for providing strategic support to the commercial lending, commercial cards and deposit products lines of business. This position will work closely with the senior management team and outside counsel to set the strategy and goals for legal efforts in alignment with the larger organization goals and risk tolerance. The Associate General Counsel will take the lead in identifying and addressing potential legal issues and regulatory risks for current activities and operations and strategic initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serves as lead counsel for commercial lending, commercial cards and deposit products by maintaining relevant subject matter expertise; providing practical, results orientated legal analysis and advice, managing internal and external legal resources, and effectively developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Serves as lead counsel for at least two assigned lines of business and divisions by maintaining relevant subject matter expertise; provides practical, results orientated legal advice, manages internal and external legal resources, and effectively develops and maintains strong client relationships.
- Serves as the legal department subject matter expert for assigned areas of law.
- Maintains effective partnerships with other company departments to support common client relationships.
- Provides legal advice and support for client projects and product development initiatives.
- Conducts and coordinates research into a variety of laws, regulations and legal issues.
- Develops and recommends company policy and positions on legal issues.
- Monitors and provides regular client communications and education to the legal department, internal clients and company management on emerging legal issues and risks.
- Drafts, reviews, and edits complex contracts, legal memoranda, customer disclosures and documents, regulatory filings, client policies and procedures and litigation documents and filings.
- Effectively manages outside counsel and litigation strategy for assigned litigation matters.
- Completes annual E-Learning Plan and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training as assigned and keeps up-to-date knowledge of BSA as it relates to the job function.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
- Works with department staff on individual professional development and career development opportunities. Facilitates team members in creating individual goals and development plans that align with the department goals.
- Works with Heartland Financials’ Talent Acquisition team to identify and hire the most qualified and talented individuals to fill open positions.
- Provides information and on-going feedback to department staff regarding expectations and performance, salary adjustments and/or promotions.
- Addresses and resolves all performance concerns and issues in a timely manner.
- Prepares and conducts annual performance reviews within established deadlines.
- This position may have one or more direct reports comprised of Attorneys or Paralegals and will require the effective use and supervision of internal and external legal resources.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required
- Licensed to practice law in at least one state, preferably Minnesota or Iowa required
- 10+ years experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or in-house legal department required
- 5+ years experience as a lawyer representing financial institutions required
- Demonstrable legal expertise in two or more of the following areas:
- loan documentation
- loan workouts and bankruptcy
- deposit products
- treasury management products
- payment systems
- trust company operations and administration
- employment matters
- corporate governance
- public company reporting and compliance
- corporate law
- mergers and acquisitions
- bank regulation
- vendor and technology contracts
- Working knowledge of the commercial banking and financial services industries
- Ability to efficiently oversee, supervise and manage external legal counsel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to draft well-written reports, memoranda, general business correspondence, and policies and procedures
- Highly computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Agile and creative problem solver
- Collaborative partner with strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work effectively with team members at all levels across the company, including executives and senior management, business line leaders, and division directors and managers
- Ability to discretely handle highly confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and exercise excellent judgement
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Tim Type:
Full time
The targeted salary for this role is:
$171,111.00
You may also be offered incentive compensation, and benefits. Compensation may vary and is based on geographic location of the specific role as well as the skills and experiences of the selected candidate.
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