Description:

Serve as a trusted advisor on a range of legal and regulatory issues and guide stakeholders on how those legal requirements are internally documented and maintained.

As Counsel in the Office of Legal Obligations, you will be responsible for helping the Legal Department document An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company's material legal obligations and monitor for related legal and regulatory changes. The Office of Legal Obligations is a global firmwide program responsible for developing and executing a sustainable infrastructure and process that (i) documents An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company's obligations arising from material laws, regulations, and rules, and (ii) connects the obligations to policies, when applicable, as well as to procedures or other documentation that support compliance with those laws, regulations, and rules. You will join a global team of lawyers, project managers, and other professionals who have a strong regulatory awareness and background and who understand the risks to the lines of business and An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company of non-compliance with laws, regulations, and rules. You will use your strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills to advise other members of the Legal Department, as well as to our compliance, controls, and business partners in connection with a broad range of matters, often in a fast-paced environment. If you are intellectually curious and have a passion for driving solutions, you may be the perfect fit for our team.

The Legal Department at An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm's clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with the rest of the Legal Department to develop and maintain an inventory of legal obligations for An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Companys businesses in the United States and Canada and respond to questions from the business and corporate functions about the legal obligations.
  • Monitor, identify, and document changes in legal and regulatory developments for the United States and Canada, as necessary, including providing written summaries to the Legal Department, the business, and other corporate functions.
  • Research and analyze laws, regulations and rules to assess applicability and impact to An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company.
  • Promote evergreen efforts of the inventory, focusing on quality assurance, consistency, completeness, and accuracy of legal obligations.
  • Develop subject matter expertise on products and services offered by An American Multinational Investment Bank and Financial Services Holding Company as required.
  • Assist with the development of policies, procedures and controls.
  • Work closely with technology partners to develop technology solutions to support the team's work.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Lawyer qualified to practice in the U.S. with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience.
  • Background in financial services regulation or supporting another highly regulated business.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely summarize legal and regulatory developments for distribution to a non-legal audience.
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with the business, corporate functions, and fellow legal and support professionals.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
  • A true “self-starter” with the ability to work independently to manage competing priorities and coordinate among a wide range of internal stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Legal experience obtained in private practice or in-house.
  • Familiarity with international, federal, and state regulation of financial products and services.
  • Experience with regulatory change monitoring.