Corporate Counsel

Park National Bank•Newark, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Role not eligible for Sponsorship Job Responsibilities Advisory to Business Units : Serve as a trusted legal advisor to stakeholders such as internal lines of business, leadership, and external counsel, providing timely and practical legal counsel on a wide range of banking matters, including consumer, commercial, and wealth management matters. Contract Negotiation & Drafting : Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, and third-party partnerships. Regulatory & Compliance Matters : Advise on compliance with banking regulations (e.g., Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC), the Bank Secrecy Act, and other relevant state and federal laws. Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct legal research and analysis to provide actionable guidance on emerging legal issues and regulatory changes. Litigation Support : Assist with managing and responding to litigation, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries. Risk Management: Partner with risk management, compliance, and internal audit teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks. General Legal Support : Conduct legal research, provide training to business units on legal and compliance issues, and support the Chief Legal Officer on special projects as needed. Maintain awareness of and adherence to Bank’s compliance requirements and risk management concepts, expectations, policies and procedures and apply them to daily tasks. Deliver a consistent, high level of service within our Serving More standards Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Interpersonal/Customer Service Skills
Written and Verbal Communication
Ability to understand and follow directions
Adaptable to change
Basic Computer Skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships
Ability to work as part of a team
Organizational Skills/Detail Oriented
Analytical Thinking
Problem/Situation Analysis
Knowledge and experience in banking law, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation
Active member in good standing of a state bar - preferably Ohio.
This position must be able to remain in a stationary position a maximum of 50% of the time, constantly operate a computer up to 50% of the time and be able to be in constant communication with coworkers, customers, and/or stakeholders to discuss and observe facts and data in order to exchange accurate information.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to stakeholders such as internal lines of business, leadership, and external counsel, providing timely and practical legal counsel on a wide range of banking matters, including consumer, commercial, and wealth management matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, and third-party partnerships.
Advise on compliance with banking regulations (e.g., Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC), the Bank Secrecy Act, and other relevant state and federal laws.
Conduct legal research and analysis to provide actionable guidance on emerging legal issues and regulatory changes.
Assist with managing and responding to litigation, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries.
Partner with risk management, compliance, and internal audit teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Conduct legal research, provide training to business units on legal and compliance issues, and support the Chief Legal Officer on special projects as needed.
Maintain awareness of and adherence to Bank’s compliance requirements and risk management concepts, expectations, policies and procedures and apply them to daily tasks.
Deliver a consistent, high level of service within our Serving More standards
Other duties as assigned