Banking Counsel

Job Title: Banking Counsel Location: CityScape What you'll do: Banking Counsel works with the Legal Practice Group Director, other attorneys, and staff within the Legal Department’s Deposits and Bank Operations practice on a wide variety of operational, compliance, and customer matters. Banking Counsel provides legal advice to the Bank in connection with its deposit operations (including deposits, collections, and credit cards), digital asset banking, treasury management sales and services (including foreign exchange), product management, risk management, legal process, and compliance (including BSA/AML) activities. Banking Counsel will also be responsible for drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating customer and third-party service provider contracts, agreements and other documents related to the Bank’s operations. In addition, Banking Counsel may have oversight responsibilities for litigation management and legal process. -Drafts standardized bank contracts agreements, forms and other legal documents for use with customers and third- party service providers. -Provides legal support on compliance, operational and risk management matters including product management and development. -Provides legal advice and representation on customer and third-party matters and disputes. -Participates in the definition and development of branch banking, deposit operations, and risk management policies, procedures and quality control programs. -Reviews, provides legal advice, and negotiates to various lines of business on third party service provider contracts. -Oversees the work of outside counsel for engagements on behalf of the Company. -As needed, provide guidance on Bank’s obligations as it relates to legal process. What we are looking for: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in Arizona or other U.S. Jurisdiction. 5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house. In-depth knowledge of the legal and operational aspects of the U.S. banking industry and payments systems, including bank deposits, check/ACH/wire processing, and payment cards. Working knowledge of consumer compliance law in the financial services space. Excellent writing and drafting skills. Advanced ability to review legal research, and analyze and summarize findings as necessary. Exceptional oral, interpersonal and presentation skills. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Benefits you’ll love: We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career! About the company: Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. © Western Alliance Bancorporation