Associate General Counsel

Banesco USA • FL

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About The Position

Banesco USA is seeking an Associate General Counsel for our Legal Department. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including responding to subpoenas, drafting and negotiating agreements, providing legal advice across various banking sectors, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Associate General Counsel will also collaborate with external counsel, assist the General Counsel, and complete annual training programs.

Requirements

• Education: JD from an accredited institution
• Experience: Five (5) years minimum of experience in the Legal Department of a financial institution or law firm financial services practice.
• Current membership in good standing with a state Bar Association; membership in Florida required or in due course.
• Strong knowledge of banking/commercial matters related to compliance, contracts, lending transactions, fiduciary duties, consumer, data privacy, subpoenas and legal proceedings (civil and law enforcement subpoenas, garnishments, investigations), litigation management and corporate governance.
• Excellent research skills.
• Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish. Ability to fluently speak, understand, read and write both languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong organization, time-management, and prioritizing skills.
• Strong customer service skills, ensuring satisfaction of both internal and external customers.
• Advance knowledge of related State and Federal banking compliance regulations and operational policies.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make determination in the name of the bank to regulatory offices.
• Strong presentation skills to various levels of the organization.
• Advance knowledge in bank’s operating activities, terminology and products and services.
• Advance computer skills including but not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for responding to subpoenas, including review and production of documents, and legal process matters.
• Responsible for drafting and negotiating all types of agreements and instruments: including customer facing agreements, loan and credit agreements, pledge and security interest agreements, participation and syndication agreements, loan sale and purchase agreements, commercial and standby letters of credit, forbearance agreements, vendor and consultant agreements, leases, employment agreements, policies and procedures.
• Provide wide ranging legal advice and services to support Credit, Corporate, Commercial and Retail Banking, Corporate and Residential Lending, Operations, Loan Closing and Loan Operations, Compliance, Risk, IT, Business Transformation, Human Capital, Information Security and Marketing.
• Perform other functions and/or duties as assigned to help ensure the Bank’s activities, operations and services/products are in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including banking laws, Federal and state laws, fiduciary duties, BSA/AML.
• Review proposed new or modified products, businesses, practices and procedures, perform due diligence, and identify and mitigate any legal and regulatory issues and risks.
• Collaborate with external counsel to proactively manage litigation, transactional and regulatory matters.
• Assist the General Counsel and take other responsibilities as requested by the General Counsel; perform other functions and/or duties as assigned.
• Responsible for completing annual training program assigned.
• Performs other functions and/or duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous paid time off.
• Hybrid work model (remote and on-site work).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurances.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree