Associate General Counsel

Texas Capital Bank•Dallas, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel provides legal support for strategic initiatives and new product and service offerings across the bank. The role advises senior management on applicable laws, rules, and regulations; prepares legal and product documentation; and assesses the impact of regulatory requirements on consumer and digital operations. The position works with first- and second-line stakeholders to develop and interpret compliant policies and practices, negotiates third-party contracts, supports transactions and Legal Department projects, and supervises outside law firms when appropriate. This position is based in the office at Texas Capital’s corporate headquarters, Texas Capital Center, 2000 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75201. No travel is required. The role requires working at a computer for extended periods in an office environment. Texas Capital may assign reasonably related additional duties consistent with standard departmental policy.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
At least 5 years of legal experience as an attorney at a large law firm, regulatory agency, or corporate legal department.
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to financial institutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player.
Self-starter who is resourceful.
Clear written and spoken expression.
Organizational skills and attention to detail to manage diverse, concurrent assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the banking and/or finance industry.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support for strategic initiatives and new product and service offerings across the bank.
Advise senior management concerning applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Draft product agreements, terms and conditions, disclosures, correspondence, memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.
Monitor, research, and analyze laws, rules, and regulations and assess their impact on the bank’s consumer and digital operations.
Work with first- and second-line stakeholders to develop, modify, and interpret policies, practices, and procedures to meet legal requirements and ensure compliance.
Negotiate third-party contracts related to consumer banking and digital products in accordance with regulatory guidance and strategic objectives.
Assist with transactions and other Legal Department projects as needed.
Direct and supervise outside law firms on specific projects where appropriate.