Provides leadership, coaching, counseling and guidance to staff and supervises external counsel
Job Summary
Provides leadership, coaching, counseling and guidance to staff and supervises external counsel.
Advises lines of business on best practices that help minimize legal and litigation risk.
Demonstrates highest professional ethical and behavioral standards and complies with all applicable Bar Rules and Codes of Professional Responsibility.
Matching Summary
Provides leadership, coaching, counseling and guidance to staff and supervises external counsel.
Salary
$160,000 - $264,000 USD
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Legal advice on banking/financial services
Manage external counsel
Minimize legal and litigation risk
Provide pragmatic legal opinions
Exercise sound judgment
Nice-to-have
Collaborative team player
Operates with creativity and innovation
Ability to provide difficult legal advice credibly
Key Requirements
Bachelors degree required
J.D. from an Accredited Law School required
10+ Years of related experience
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong legal and analysis skills
Detail oriented
Ability to apply legal knowledge to the business
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong teamwork and client skills
Highly motivated
Strong technology aptitude
Ability to identify problems and barriers
Financial Services experience preferred
Experience working as a lawyer in a Broker Dealer and/or Registered Investment Advisor preferred