Senior Attorney

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•Saint Louis, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has an immediate opening for a Senior Attorney in its Legal & Ethics Department. The St. Louis Fed, with branches in Little Rock, Louisville, and Memphis, serves all or parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The St. Louis Fed’s core functions include promoting stable prices and economic growth, fostering a sound financial system, providing payment services to financial institutions, supporting the U.S. Treasury's financial operations, and advancing economic education, community development and fair access to credit. The Bank strives to maintain an engaging and exciting work environment that is both inviting and collegial. Join our mission-driven legal team as a Senior Attorney, where you'll serve as a strategic legal partner across our organization and the Federal Reserve System. This role offers the opportunity to provide sophisticated counsel on complex corporate matters while working collaboratively with business leaders in a dynamic, innovative environment. Together with the Bank’s Legal & Ethics and Corporate Secretary team, the Senior Attorney will deliver expert legal guidance on general corporate matters and areas unique to Reserve Bank operations, including banking supervision, ethics, fiscal agency services, public information and record requests, and law enforcement. The ideal candidate brings a versatile skill set, exceptional judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in Missouri or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Minimum 6-10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, governmental agency and/or in-house legal department

Nice To Haves

Experience in banking, financial services, or government/quasi-government entities
Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Strong understanding of employment law, compliance and risk management
Knowledge of the Federal Reserve System, banking operations, or financial regulation
Experience with UCC Article 9, secured lending, or collateral matters
Background in government procurement or public-sector contracting

Responsibilities

Provide responsive counsel on day-to-day diverse legal issues across the organization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and strategic initiatives
Provide counsel on banking supervision matters, regulatory applications (M&A), and emerging financial services legal issues
Monitor and advise on evolving regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations
Support administration of the Bank’s public records disclosure policy
Advise on employment policies, compliance matters, and risk mitigation strategies
Lead drafting, negotiation, and review of diverse commercial agreements, including service contracts, RFPs, memoranda of understanding, NDAs, licenses, and vendor agreements
Partner with procurement teams to ensure compliant and efficient contracting processes
Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
Provide counsel and training on employee ethics and compliance policies
Advise and train law enforcement leadership and officers on relevant legal issues
Design and deliver training programs on relevant legal topics for internal stakeholders

Benefits

Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center
Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop (St. Louis location)
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More