Job Summary: Responsible for providing legal support to the Bank, corporate governance, and managing any litigation matters. In addition to providing sound legal advice to management and the Board of Directors.
Education: A minimum of Juris Doctorate degree and a member of the Texas State Bar is required.
Experience: A minimum of 8 years’ legal experience required, preferably in a financial service related field.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
- Manages multiple lines of service within the Bank.
- Provides legal support for escalated issues which may include threatened litigation and executive or regulatory complaints.
- Leads complex initiatives and acts as a key participant in large scale planning.
- Provides guidance to senior management on complex legal and regulatory matters with significant impact on business initiatives, strategy, and performance.
- Assesses legal risk associated with all risk types and develops strategies for reducing legal exposure.
- Leads analysis of and response to legal, regulatory, reputational, compliance, and policy matters.
- Collaborates with other members of the Bank’s senior management team to establish the strategic priorities and policies of the Bank.
- Leads the strategic planning and policy development activities for all functional areas assigned and is responsible for the overall performance of those functions.
- Serves as a visible leader and voice within the Bank and throughout the community to further advance the mission of the Bank.
- Engages business leaders to identify initiatives and business opportunities where the Legal function and/or Bank can add value or lend expertise and influence outcomes.
- Provides comprehensive management to staff, including coaching and development, to expand their capabilities and ensure management succession.
- Other duties as assigned.
To apply, please visit the careers page at fbsw.com.
