Description:

At An Independent Community Bank, we are proud to integrate our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) throughout all functions and areas of the Bank in order to maximize our impact and exceed goals. We believe that deepening our DE&I strategies in the workplace and communities we serve, creates a much better place to work for our teammates and a safe place where our customers are connected and supported. We take pride in promoting through initiatives and investment a socially responsible and sustainable future.

Summary of the Job:
Our Staff Counsel must add value to and be support for the office of the General Counsel and all lines of business within the Bank, as directed by our Associate Counsel, such as offer counsel on legal issues, support an effective legal stewardship of the organization and help facilitate business strategies and development. The successful candidate will be able to support the General Counsel's efforts in all endeavors to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure.

Reports directly to the Associate Counsel.

Essential Functions:

Provide strong legal support to the Office of the General Counsel
Help set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors
Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action
Anticipate legal issues and estimate risks
Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks
Base your decision making process on ethics and integrity
Create relationships of trust and respect with key stakeholders
Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients)
Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance
Draft agreements, that minimize risks and maximize legal rights
Support legal objectives
Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas
Keep abreast of legislative changes

Minimum Requirements: