Corporate Counsel - Operations
Corporate Counsel - Operations
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$ 112430 - 168700
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Position Overview:
Work in association with the General Counsel as a member of the Legal team with a focus on various legal matters that are significant to the Banks operations. Will partner with and be responsible for supporting Vendor Management Information Technology Treasury Management Human Resources Marketing and Compliance. Coordinates with internal departments and outside counsel as needed. Will also support all general legal matters and complete complex assignments involving the exercise of independent judgement providing comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
Bank Overview:
Founded in 1902Washington Trust Bankremains proudly independent. For more than 120 years we have been focused on long-term client relationships. We dedicate our strengths as an independent regional bank toserving clients who understand the value of an established banking relationshipand who seek tailored financial products and services. Our heritage and mission remain clear today: we will be the best at understanding and meeting the financial needs of our customers.
Executive Chairman Peter Stanton is the fourth generation of his family to lead the Bank growing from its small Spokane headquarters in 1902 to an $11B financial institution with 40 locations throughout Washington Idaho and Oregon. We enjoy an advantage over our publicly traded competitors because we focus on long-term goals rather than quarterly results. We base our decisions on what is happening in our communities and what is right for our customers.
We have never strayed from our commitment to client service continuing to grow our commercial private banking wealth management small business and consumer portfolios even in the most challenging macroeconomic environments. Our sound business practices innovation knowledge and expertise have seen us through both the best and the most difficult economic cycles. Washington Trusts longevity and success are a testament to our unwavering commitment to our clients and our employees.
Essential Functions
- With limited supervision provide legal advice to Bank internal customers regarding all areas of bank operations.
- Prepare negotiate and manage various vendor and Information Technology contracts including master service agreements software licensing agreements statements of work consulting agreements and NDAs.
- Identify any legal and business risks inherent to a proposed vendor or service contract.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure that risk assessments for all technology and related contract purchases are carried out.
- Partner with internal information security teams to help develop and improve technology vendor and evaluation protocols
- Develops maintains and manages relationships with outside counsel and law firms to augment Legal Department services.
- Monitors state and federal case law and legislative developments that may impact the Bank.
- Perform special projects and other legal responsibilities as assigned by the legal team to meet WTB business needs.
- Regular reliable attendance is require
- Performs compliance and risk management duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice law in Washington or qualified to work as in-house counsel in Washington.
- Five (5) years experience of practice in banking operations is preferred.
- Experience in vendor management contract drafting and contract negotiation.
- Information Technology background preferred.
- General knowledge of banking law and regulations.
- Experience with general banking relations.
- Ability to parse and communicate complex banking matters and identify key risk factors.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Previous in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.
Compensation: $112430 - $168700
The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position located in Spokane WA. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. This position is eligible to participate in an applicable annual bonus plan.
What Our Culture Can Offer You:
Our benefit philosophy is to provide you with a comprehensive package to secure your overall wellness and help you become and remain a fulfilled and productive employee. Our benefits include Health Financial Retirement and Work/Life Benefits. We are proud to share an overview of our benefitsHEREas part of your total compensation.
Washington Trust Bank celebrates diversity in the workplace and actively recruits talent to help reflect the unique communities where we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability genetic information and any other protected characteristics outline by state federal and local laws. We believe strength comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
