Experience: 8 years of experience in a U.S. law firm or in-house legal department with a focus on banking transactions and related matters.
Job Location: Remote (hybrid) with the option to work at either the Main Office in Indiana, PA or the North Shore Office in Pittsburgh, PA.
Job Requisition ID: R-565
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Job Description:
The Counsel - Financial Services will provide legal guidance and support on matters related to financial documents, transactions, policies, and procedures for a multi-state banking entity. This position reports to the Bank’s General Counsel and will work closely with employees, shareholders, and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on laws and regulations associated with regulated financial institutions, including corporate governance matters. - Provide guidance on SEC matters, Fair Disclosure regulations, insider trading guidelines, executive compensation, and shareholder concerns. - Review and negotiate agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. - Ensure contract terms and conditions address primary business risk areas. - Serve as lead negotiator and/or relationship manager with vendors. - Analyze and advise on legal and regulatory issues related to product solutions and strategic projects. - Collaborate with business teams and legal/compliance colleagues to develop policies and procedures. - Instruct and liaise with external counsel on transactional and product matters. - Assist with managing litigation and regulatory filings. - Possess knowledge of commercial banking services and products, including digital products and services. - Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate or Master of Laws degree from an ABA accredited law school. - 8 years of experience in a U.S. law firm or in-house legal department with a focus on banking transactions and related matters. - Active member in good standing with the state bar association of a footprint state of the Bank (i.e., Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York) or able to qualify for admission within 180 days of employment. - Strong background in secured transactions and experience in bank regulatory matters, bank charters, change in control, acquisition activities, community reinvestment activities, and bank service agreements. - Familiarity with treasury and merchant services, electronic financial transactions, and the payments industry. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Work Location:
This is a remote (hybrid) position with the option to work at either the Main Office in Indiana, PA or the North Shore Office in Pittsburgh, PA.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (additional hours may be required to fulfill the needs of the department).
Physical Demands:
This position may require up to 60% of the business day to be spent using manual dexterity skills for typing and data entry. Specific vision requirements include close vision for computer work. Must be able to lift, move, and/or carry up to 20lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary Range:
$75,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants cannot disclose it to individuals without access, unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation or legal action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to provide information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
In summary, the Counsel - Financial Services position is a full-time, remote (hybrid) role that offers a salary range of $75,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of experience in a U.S. law firm or in-house legal department with a focus on banking transactions and related matters. This role will involve providing legal guidance and support on financial matters to a multi-state banking entity and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The position also requires a strong understanding of commercial banking services and products, as well as excellent communication and analytical skills. The successful candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate or Master of Laws degree from an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing with the state bar association of a footprint state of the Bank. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This is an equal opportunity employer and the contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on their own or another employee's pay.
