Counsel I

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Counsel I

The candidate will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with third-party vendors and service providers. Conduct research and make recommendations concerning laws, rules, and regulations affecting the bank’s products and services, including regulations issued by the Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB, and other federal and state regulatory agencies. Monitor, research, and analyze existing laws, rules, and regulations (and changes thereto) to evaluate and assess their impact on the bank. Draft correspondence, memoranda, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Work with representatives from various business units to develop, modify, and interpret policies, practices and procedures to conform to legal requirements and to ensure legal compliance. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. A law degree from an accredited law school. Admission to at least one State Bar. Should have 1-2 years of experience as an attorney in a corporate legal department, regulatory agency, or law firm, but this is a plus. Ability to read, analyze and interpret the financial report and/or legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to other attorneys, management and outside parties. Willingness and ability to develop a level of expertise in banking or other relevant areas of law that results in work with little oversight. Strong critical thinking skills. Excellent attention to detail. Strong writing and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively across multiple channels. Ability to synthesize and advise on complex facts and legal topics. High degree of adherence to ethical standards. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentially and sensitivity towards all work-related information.

Additional Information

Requisition id: R108671.

Company info

Simmons Bank
4220 N Rodney Parham Rd,
Little Rock
Arkansas
United States 72212
Website : https://simmonsbank.com/