Corporate Counsel - Commercial
Corporate Counsel - Commercial
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$ 112430 - 168700
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Job Description
Position Overview:
Works in association with the General Counsel/Corporate Secretary as a member of the Legal team specializing in commercial documentation. Provides legal research and advice in support of commercial activity and transactions. Drafts documents policies and agreements primarily related to commercial bank business and occasionally litigation matters. Researches and analyzes law sources to prepare legal documents. Coordinates with internal departments and outside regulatory agencies as needed.
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 provides legal advice to Bank internal customers regarding commercial transactions.
- Supports Credit Administration in drafting loan policy consistent with state laws and regulatory requirements.
- Drafts and/or modifies loan documents to protect Bank against excessive credit and legal risk.
- Provides legal advice to the Special Assets Department on loan workout issues.
- 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 Banks lending functions.
- Represents Legal on the Credit Policy Committee.
- Regular reliable attendance is required.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice law in Washington or qualified to work as in-house counsel in Washington.
- Five to seven years experience of practice in commercial transactions preferred.
- Expert knowledge of secured transactions under UCC Article 8 and UCC Article 9.
- Expertise in Washington state real property law with additional knowledge of Oregon and Idaho real property law preferred.
- Expertise in drafting commercial loan documents including business loan agreements promissory notes commercial security agreements deeds of trust account control agreements financing statements and commercial guaranties.
- Experience negotiating commercial transactions.
- Ability to parse complex transactions and identify key risk factors.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to independently deliver quality work product.
- Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas at both a technical level and a strategic level.
- Strong initiative and ability to manage schedule in a fast-paced environment; strong attention to detail
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong legal research skills with the ability to communicate well in written verbal and interpersonal forums including strong presentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
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
