Corporate Counsel

First National Bank Texas•Killeen, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating third-party contracts, providing legal advice on regulatory issues and federal and state laws, and offering strategic legal advice to management. This role also involves supervising the preparation of responses to legal documents, drafting and reviewing due diligence with bank contracts, and reviewing legal bills for accuracy and reasonableness. The Corporate Counsel will coordinate relationships with outside counsel, provide legal review for bank compliance matters including vendor management and internal governance policies, and advise on the impact of external factors. Additionally, the role assists with the examination process for regulatory agencies, runs department reports, and requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree
Juris Doctor (JD)
Successful completion of State Bar Exam
Experience in working with Federal and State Regulators
Knowledge of Banking Operations, laws and regulations
Ability to balance business partnerships and exercise independent judgement on potentially sensitive or contentious issues in a timely and constructive manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good communication skills
Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment
Must successfully pass background investigation according to company policy.

Nice To Haves

Banking Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews 3rd party contracts and negotiates with 3rd party vendors.
In coordination with applicable departments, provide legal advice on regulatory issues and federal and state laws and regulations.
Provides oversight and strategic legal advice to management.
Perform other assignments as the General Counsel may direct.
Supervises the preparation of responses to legal documents served on the bank.
Drafts, reviews and moderates due diligence with bank contracts.
Reviews legal bills submitted to the Bank for propriety and reasonableness of legal charges.
Directly coordinates relationships with outside counsel retained by the Bank.
Responsible for providing and coordinating legal review of bank compliance related matters as needed, including vendor management, assisting in setting internal governance policies, and advising as to the impact of external factors.
Assist with the examination process for all applicable regulatory agencies.
Run and process department reports.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned