Corporate Attorney

Job Description

a $20 billion parent WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS).

The Corporate Attorney will be required to have strong skills in contract drafting and negotiations and an ability and desire to handle the legal needs of all areas of the company including compliance corporate governance regulatory audits human resources insurance collections & recovery etc.

Essential Functions:

• Drafting reviewing and negotiating contracts for all areas of the organization requiring the candidate to be well-rounded to be able to identify assess and handle all legal issues that might arise.
• Provide assistance and oversight (in coordination with department leaders and our parent WSFS Bank) for all matters relating to regulatory compliance audits vendor management corporate governance and other similar matters.
• Responsible for advising business segments on legal issues related to commercial transactions (which may include advice regarding commercial loans and leases new business originations portfolio administration customer service collections litigation and credit support activities).
• Review and analyze business practices and proposals for compliance with federal and state laws for all business lines and product offerings including: B2B contracts commercial leases and loans disclosure and other regulatory requirements contract forms servicing and collections practices etc
• Represent legal department in cross-functional teams and task forces formed to implement new business or legal initiatives and work with other departments to resolve issues.
• Firm grasp of applicable federal and state laws and statutes including Uniform Commercial Code Article 2A and Article 9 disclosure laws and rules relating to security interests.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
• Provide legal and business support to companys property insurance subsidiary as needed.
• Serve as primary liaison to parent (WSFS Bank) on a wide range of business and legal matters.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctorate (JD) and be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Must have mature judgment and excellent analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Candidate must have a business mindset with an understanding of the commercial finance and banking industries strongly preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience practicing law at a law firm regulatory/governmental agency or corporate legal department. Prior practice or experience in commercial leasing/financial industry or banking sector is preferred.
• Strong contract drafting negotiation and organizational skills.
• Must possess a compliance mindset and able to work well with auditors and other third parties on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Ability to conduct effective legal research drawing appropriate conclusions and presenting findings to leadership.
• Must possess ability and desire to think and lead on a strategic level within an organization while also delivering on day-to-day duties.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a project setting with members of other departments.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively without sacrificing quality.
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Access Teams).

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package excellent benefits package to include Health Rx Dental Vision Life Insurance (Company Paid) AD&D Insurance Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending 401(k) with match generous PTO and much more

NewLane Finance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

NewLane Finance will not be able to provide Relocation or Sponsorship

Salary Range:

Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidates experience job-related skills relevant education geographic location and other specific business and organizational needs.

In addition to base salary WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) and its subsidiaries may offer eligible Associates discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards. WSFS provides a competitive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life accident and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave military leave vacation and other paid time off sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws and paid holidays. Benefit offerings are subject to eligibility requirements legal limitations and may vary based on an Associates location and employment status. For more information about Associate benefits please visit Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process please contact us via email at

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.