Corporate Attorney

WSFS Bank•Philadelphia, PA

14h

About The Position

The Corporate Attorney will be required to have strong skills in contract drafting and negotiations and an ability and desire to handle the legal needs of all areas of the company, including compliance, corporate governance, regulatory audits, human resources, insurance, collections & recovery, etc. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for all areas of the organization, requiring the candidate to be well-rounded to identify, assess, and handle all legal issues that might arise. This position will provide assistance and oversight for matters relating to regulatory compliance, audits, vendor management, corporate governance, and similar issues, in coordination with department leaders and WSFS Bank. The attorney will advise business segments on legal issues related to commercial transactions, including commercial loans and leases, new business originations, portfolio administration, customer service, collections, litigation, and credit support activities. Responsibilities also include reviewing and analyzing business practices and proposals for compliance with federal and state laws for all business lines and product offerings, such as B2B contracts, commercial leases and loans, disclosure and other regulatory requirements, contract forms, and servicing and collections practices. The role involves representing the legal department in cross-functional teams and task forces, and serving as the primary liaison to WSFS Bank on various business and legal matters. The attorney will also provide legal and business support to the company’s property insurance subsidiary as needed.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD) and licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Mature judgment and excellent analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
A “business” mindset, with an understanding of the commercial finance and banking industries strongly preferred.
Five years of relevant experience practicing law at a law firm, regulatory/governmental agency or corporate legal department.
Strong contract drafting, negotiation and organizational skills.
Must possess a “compliance mindset” and able to work well with auditors and other third parties on compliance and regulatory matters.
Ability to conduct effective legal research, drawing appropriate conclusions and presenting findings to leadership.
Must possess ability and desire to think and lead on a strategic level within an organization while also delivering on day-to-day duties.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a project setting with members of other departments.
Ability to work quickly and effectively without sacrificing quality.
Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams).

Nice To Haves

Prior practice or experience in commercial leasing/financial industry or banking sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for all areas of the organization.
Provide assistance and oversight for all matters relating to regulatory compliance, audits, vendor management, corporate governance, and other similar matters.
Advising business segments on legal issues related to commercial transactions.
Review and analyze business practices and proposals for compliance with federal and state laws for all business lines and product offerings.
Represent legal department in cross-functional teams and task forces.
Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
Provide legal and business support to company’s property insurance subsidiary as needed.
Serve as primary liaison to parent (WSFS Bank) on a wide range of business and legal matters.