Litigation & Employment Counsel

Hanmi Bank • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Litigation & Employment Counsel is responsible for providing general legal support to the Holding Company and the Bank, focused in the areas of litigation, labor and employment matters. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position will support the Company’s established business goals and objectives by providing strategic advice and counsel to relevant business units, notably the Human Resources Department; providing accurate legal research and regulatory updates to relevant lines of business; providing counseling and education related to employment matters; conducting internal employment related investigations; ensuring established policies and procedures comply with all applicable rules and regulations; overseeing the legal process function; and providing administrative support to the Legal Department, as assigned. Ensures compliance with established Company policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following: Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act (state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution required.
• At least three (3) years of work related experience either in-house at a public company or law firm experience advising public companies preferred.
• Active license to practice law from a U.S. jurisdiction required; membership in the California Bar or registration as Registered In House Counsel preferred.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
• Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Ability to work with little supervision while performing duties.

Nice To Haves

• in-house at a public company or law firm experience advising public companies preferred
• membership in the California Bar or registration as Registered In House Counsel preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides legal research support to the Legal Department.
• Serves as a legal advisor to Human Resources on employee relations matters, including discipline, terminations, accommodations, leaves of absence, and performance management, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provides guidance on employment law compliance, including wage and hour matters, employee classification, and evolving federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Leads workplace investigations in conjunction with HR and partners on responses to agency charges, audits, and complaints, including drafting position statements and assessing legal risk.
• Provides advice to various internal bank departments as required.
• Partners with HR and Corporate Learning & development to develop and deliver training and practical guidance for management on employment law developments, risk prevention, and best practices.
• Oversees the Legal Process function and provides guidance to Legal Process staff.
• Oversees litigation and discovery, as assigned by General Counsel.
• Supports the Company's merger and acquisition and corporate finance activities.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• Performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned by General Counsel.

Benefits

• paid sick time
• vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• voluntary benefit offerings
• participation in the Company’s retirement plan, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree