Senior Counsel

Western Alliance Bank • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

As a Senior Counsel you'll contribute to a particular practice group within the Legal Department, and reports directly to the Practice Group Manager, Practice Group Director, or Deputy General Counsel. You'll provide legal advice and counsel in practice-specific business transactions, supports Company business lines or internal support functions in implementing and administering policies and satisfying applicable legal requirements. Responsible for advising business lines regarding compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the assigned practice area(s). This includes legal updates to business leaders and compliance related to the applicable business lines. Provide legal support (diligence, drafting, negotiation) on practice-specific business transactions. Support business lines in following and implementing policies and satisfying applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with compliance and risk partners to advise the Bank on laws and regulations. Partner with other Legal Department members on business transactions, operational issues and projects. Perform legal research as assigned by Legal Department management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience in Legal
• Juris Doctor Degree required
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Expert speaking and writing communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel in practice-specific business transactions
• Supports Company business lines or internal support functions in implementing and administering policies and satisfying applicable legal requirements
• Advising business lines regarding compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the assigned practice area(s)
• Provide legal support (diligence, drafting, negotiation) on practice-specific business transactions
• Support business lines in following and implementing policies and satisfying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with compliance and risk partners to advise the Bank on laws and regulations
• Partner with other Legal Department members on business transactions, operational issues and projects
• Perform legal research as assigned by Legal Department management

Benefits

• We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program.
• In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

What This Job Offers

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