Associate General Counsel

Texas Capital•Dallas, TX

1d•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; drafts legal and product documents; and monitors and analyzes regulatory developments affecting the bank’s consumer and digital operations. The position works with first- and second-line stakeholders to develop and interpret compliant policies and procedures, negotiates third-party contracts for consumer banking and digital products, supports transactions and Legal Department projects, and supervises outside law firms when appropriate. The role is based in the office at Texas Capital’s corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and requires no travel. The employee must be able to work at a computer for extended periods in an office environment.

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.
Provide expert advice to senior management concerning 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 to 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 line 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.