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Our client, a regional bank holding company with $64 billion in assets, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to add to their team.

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal guidance, expertise and support to the bank on a variety of banking, regulatory and risk matters. Primary focus is on the applicability of federal and state banking laws and regulations to the company's deposit and consumer loan products and services, supporting a retail branch network. The role will be based in either New York City or northern New Jersey.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance and expertise on the applicability of federal and state banking laws and regulations to banking products and services, including the Truth in Savings Act, Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Electronic Funds Transfer Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach Bliley Act and UDAAP.

• Provide guidance and expertise on banking laws and regulations in the areas of risk management, consumer lending, retail deposit products, and marketing activities.

• Provide guidance and support to various areas of the bank, including regulatory compliance, retail and branch banking, deposit operations, treasury solutions, digital banking, marketing, commercial lending, consumer lending and fraud risk management.

• Assist with monitoring and implementing changes in law.

• Work with representatives from various departments to address the legal requirements for policies, procedures, and disclosures.

• Prepare and revise standardized and customized templates, checklists, correspondence, bank forms and agreements.

• Provide legal support for strategic initiatives and new product and services offerings across the bank.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with the alphabet soup of federal banking laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of and experience with bank regulatory laws and regulations.

• Ability to draft complex contractual documents.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to apply principles of legal, logical or scientific thinking to a wide variety of intellectual and practical problems.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the complex documents.

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4 results for Chief Legal Officer in New York, NY

Associate General Counsel Our client, a regional bank holding company with $64 billion in assets, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to add to their team. The Assistant General Counsel provides legal guidance, expertise and support to the bank on a variety of banking, regulatory and risk matters. Primary focus is on the applicability of federal and state banking laws and regulations to the company's deposit and consumer loan products and services, supporting a retail branch network. The role will be based in either New York City or northern New Jersey. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Provide guidance and expertise on the applicability of federal and state banking laws and regulations to banking products and services, including the Truth in Savings Act, Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Electronic Funds Transfer Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach Bliley Act and UDAAP.• Provide guidance and expertise on banking laws and regulations in the areas of risk management, consumer lending, retail deposit products, and marketing activities.• Provide guidance and support to various areas of the bank, including regulatory compliance, retail and branch banking, deposit operations, treasury solutions, digital banking, marketing, commercial lending, consumer lending and fraud risk management.• Assist with monitoring and implementing changes in law.• Work with representatives from various departments to address the legal requirements for policies, procedures, and disclosures.• Prepare and revise standardized and customized templates, checklists, correspondence, bank forms and agreements.• Provide legal support for strategic initiatives and new product and services offerings across the bank.

Attorney/Lawyer Our client, a National Civil Rights Organization, serving the Lainx community in all 50 states and its territories, is seeking an experienced, mission-driven, Spanish speaking Attorney to serve as the organization's Deputy General Counsel for Litigation. The organization's main pillars are criminal legal reform, economic justice, immigrant rights, voting rights, Puerto Rico, and Education & Leadership. The Deputy GC will play a key leadership role in the organization – overseeing the Legal Department, coordinating the organization's extensive litigation docket across multiple issue areas and multiple jurisdictions. This individual will develop new litigation matters based on organizational priorities and ensure their effective execution. The Deputy GC directly participates in litigation, maintains an active docket, and serves as lead counsel on select cases. This Deputy GC is responsible for supervising the Legal Department – 6 attorneys and 2 paralegals. As a key representative of the organization, the Deputy GC serves as a public spokesperson for LJP, working with the Communications staff and media to raise and maintain the organization’s public profile. Key Responsibilities:Litigation and case management:<ul><li>Direct and coordinate LJP’s litigation docket across its multiple pillar areas.</li><li>Maintain an active docket and serve as lead counsel in selected cases.</li><li>Oversee and direct the provision of direct legal services, referrals, and information to community members in selected jurisdictions pursuant to current New York State contracts.</li><li>Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with allied civil rights groups who serve as co-counsel on matters.</li><li>Coordinate with the Chief of Advocacy to align LJP’s litigation docket and non-litigation and advocacy priorities.</li><li>Identify and develop new litigation matters based on organizational priorities and ensure their effective execution.</li></ul>Supervision Management:<ul><li>Oversee and manage the Legal Department and provide supervision and leadership to all legal staff.</li><li>Ensure that Legal Department staff receive regular, comprehensive, constructive performance evaluations that will facilitate their professional growth.</li></ul>Communications and Development:<ul><li>Serve as public spokesperson for LJP, working with Communications staff and media to raise and maintain the organization’s public profile.</li><li>Serve as primary Legal Department liaison and contact with other LJP departments concerning communications and media outreach, and development and fundraising.</li></ul>

Corporate Counsel Join a global leader in document solutions and make a meaningful impact by leveraging your legal expertise to drive business success. As Corporate Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal services, safeguarding the company’s interests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and communication skills, capable of translating complex legal concepts into practical advice.Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Vice President & General Counsel, you will work as part of a small, dedicated legal team. As a subject matter expert, you will collaborate with colleagues across various departments, delivering clear legal guidance and fostering a culture of partnership and trust. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the company’s ongoing success, contributing to change and innovation within the industry.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide legal services and develop the company’s legal positions in assigned areas of specialization.</li><li>Support senior management, internal departments, and subsidiaries with legal advice and information.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including those with customers, dealers, distributors, banks, consultants, vendors, equipment leasing companies, real estate leases, and governmental agencies.</li><li>Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, contract drafting, and post-merger integration.</li><li>Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, including anti-trust and anti-corruption measures.</li><li>Review insurance policies and identify potential risks, proposing alternative solutions to mitigate them.</li><li>Participate in key customer, dealer, and management functions to ensure alignment with business goals and legal compliance.</li><li>Deliver seminars and training on legal and compliance matters to company employees.</li></ul>

Contract Management Attorney/Lawyer We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Contract Manager in Ewing, New Jersey. This role primarily involves handling a variety of contract-related tasks in the tech industry. As a part of our team, you will be expected to manage and negotiate legal terms and commercial contracts, while also ensuring the efficient automation of contract processes. Responsibilities:• Lead compliance-related projects and maintain the contract matter management database.• Address areas of concern regarding individual contracts projects and communicate company contract policies to internal managers and employees.• Draft and develop appropriate contract language to safeguard the assets and interests of the organization, under the direction of the General Counsel.• Collaborate with other business units to clarify and accurately capture contractual terms.• Store contracts within the designated contract database, adhering to corporate policies.• Respond to customer queries regarding contractual terms and service level agreements independently.• Facilitate meeting logistics, assist with agenda preparation, gather information, and prepare material.• Represent the department at internal meetings, training sessions, and presentations.• Implement processes and tools to enhance the contract administration function, after researching and developing them.• Provide leadership and advice around contracts administration to business groups