Description:
About the role:The Consumer and Small Business Legal team is seeking an attorney to provide legal support for An American Bank Holding Company's Retail Bank. At An American Bank Holding Company, you get to work with bright and intelligent individuals who will help elevate you to a new level. If you enjoy working with a team of high performing top talent, An American Bank Holding Company is the place for you! Our legal team thrives on collaborating and creates an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard. This exciting role will allow you to use your depth and breadth of experience to strategize and influence the business lines you support. In addition, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your knowledge. Come to An American Bank Holding Company to be a part of challenging work while enjoying our exceptional culture and work-life balance.
The attorney in this role will be responsible for providing support to the Retail Bank, which may include checking and savings products, marketing, operations, payments and fraud support. The successful candidate must be capable of quickly answering complex legal questions that arise, including with respect to federal consumer banking laws and state laws impacting consumer deposit accounts.
Specific responsibilities included, but not limited to:
- Advise the business on legal issues related to bank products and operations
- Review and advise on collateral and customer experience interfaces
- Identify and coordinate resolution of potential line of business compliance or operational errors
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of a least one state bar
- At least four 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 + years as in-house counsel at a Bank or practicing in a law firm providing legal advice for a retail bank
- Experience in Regulation E, Regulation CC, Regulation DD, UDAAP, Articles 3, 4 and 4A and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
- Ability to build collegial and effective relationships with business clients, attorneys, risk and compliance professionals
- Ability to prioritize and manage a significant volume of legal questions on a broad array of topics with multiple and simultaneous deadlines
- Ability to rapidly synthesize new information and make quick, well-grounded decisions
- Excellent legal research and verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others
At this time, An American Bank Holding Company will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
