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Farleigh Wada Witt – Financial Services Attorney
Job Summary
FWW is seeking an experienced financial services attorney to provide legal advice and support for our financial services practice. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating with considerable latitude, possess a high level of initiative and professionalism and business-oriented approach to solving legal issues and have experience working with financial institutions and their corporate, operations and retail activities.
Experience & Skills
· Minimum 5 years of law firm, government and/or in-house legal department experience with the legal and regulatory aspects of financial services.
· Strong written communication and public speaking skills for client presentations and education.
· Experience with application of federal consumer protection laws and regulations, including TILA, TISA EFTA, ESIGN, FCRA, & GLBA, and related state laws.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide legal advice and counsel directly with clients on corporate matters, compliance with consumer protection laws, deposit operations, data security and privacy and vendor contracts.
· Monitor local, state and federal regulatory requirements and developments and maintain industry knowledge relating to banks and credit unions.
· Advise clients on risk management strategies and innovation for delivery of financial products and services.
· Work with clients to develop strategies and communications with other external parties (customer/members, regulators, etc.)
· Structure, draft and negotiate client operational and commercial services contracts.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to the Hiring Partner by responding to this posting.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location