Junior Counsel

Lincoln Savings Bank•Des Moines, IA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Junior Counsel will provide legal advice in a variety of areas, including acting as a resource for general in-house legal questions, assisting with regulatory related questions and bank examinations, reviewing contracts with third party vendors, reviewing and/or revising bank agreements, forms, letters, policies, and procedures, and responding to subpoena requests.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the State of Iowa
0-3 years of related legal and financial institution experience

Nice To Haves

Curiosity and interest in learning about community banking
Eager to learn
Thrive in a fast-paced environment in which you will learn different things every day
The ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgement and handle potentially sensitive or contentious issues in a constructive manner.

Responsibilities

Research various areas of the law and develop and update bank agreements, forms, letters, and policies as necessary.
Provide legal guidance and prepare agreements, procedures, and other documents necessary for the implementation of projects throughout the bank.
Review vendor contracts, leases, and agreements.
Assist with the response to third-party subpoenas.
Assess and respond to legal questions relating to various subjects, including legal and regulatory obligations.
Assist with bank examinations.
Research new developments in the law and their application to bank policies, procedures, business areas/products and forms and provide training on new laws and regulations when necessary.
Enhance professional growth and expertise through participation in seminars and workshops. Maintain professional affiliations to keep informed of developments and trends in banking law.
Participate in appropriate bank events and community associations.
Assist in the support of other bank activities as requested.