Associate Legal Counsel I

Overview

The responsibilities of this position include assisting the General Counsel in giving advice to bank management , bank business units and associates on basic legal matters pertaining to the bank.

Responsibilities

• Advises in the review and negotiation of external vendor contracts, amendments and renewals.
• Provide legal advice to bank management, bank business units and bank associates.
• Provides advice to the bank’s retail (branch) operations unit with legal matters concerning accounts, guardianships/conservatorships, trusts and estates.
• Gives advice and answers questions in assigned areas of specialization.
• Review and prepare various legal documents for the bank.
• Facilitates the administration of foreclosures, garnishments and subpoenas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Member of Bar in one or more of the following states: Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia or Texas
• Basic legal knowledge related to banking , contract law, real estate law, bankruptcy and commercial law
• Advanced research skills
• Ability to write and prepare legal documents
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage basic litigation file
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse, while viewing computer screens.

Note: This is a brief description of this position and is not limited to those described herein. Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment.