General Counsel

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Job Summary:

The General Counsel is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire corporation and will serve as the primary contact for all legal matters within Bankers Trust. In this capacity, the General Counsel provides legal services to all business units of Bankers Trust and will lead a staff of legal professionals that provide enterprise-wide legal guidance and accountability through training and consultation. The General Counsel further serves as Bankers Trust’s Board Secretary.

Primary Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Oversees the provision of legal services for all business units of the Bank, including but not limited to reviewing, negotiating and drafting legal documents and contracts
• Conduct legal research and advise Bankers Trust business units on all legal matters relating to the Bank's business units, including the timely communication of changes to or the enactment of new regulations
• Acts as liaison and coordinator for all legal work performed by outside law firms on behalf of the Bank and manages cost effectiveness of outside counsel
• Serves as a member of the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management Committee
• Manages and directs all legal activity involving the Bank and creates a summary report on a regular basis for Senior Management and Board of Directors
• Manages and oversee the corporate formalities for the Bank and its subsidiaries, including annual filings, adherence to governing instruments, and statutory and regulatory requirements
• Serves as the Corporate Secretary for Bank, takes minutes at Board meetings, and circulates draft agenda for pending Board meetings
• Manages and oversees intellectual property issues for the Bank, ensuring all protected marks are properly preserved
• Oversees, mentors and coaches the provision of legal services by internal legal team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent required
• Admitted to the Iowa Bar or member of another state bar and eligible for admission in Iowa
• At least eight to ten years of legal practice, preferably substantial experience in mid-to larger size private practice or in-house experience in a public company

Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Logical reasoning and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with management at all levels
• Investigative and legal research proficiency
• Strong initiative as well as excellent management, teamwork, delegation, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge/experience in legal representation in areas relevant to the assigned business functions

Benefits

• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 401(k) plan with lucrative company match
• Tuition assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Lifestyle Accounts that provide employees with reimbursement for the things that are most important to them such as childcare, student loan payments, gym memberships, pet insurance and much more.
• Team Member Banking - a suite of products and services with special benefits for employees

Hybrid Eligibility: Position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (requiring some days in the office each week).

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

“PROTECTED VETERANS” AND “INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY”