Senior Principal Counsel

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Senior Principal Counsel

The candidate exercises prudent discretion and decision-making capabilities to provide advice, direction and support to internal business clients, including risk, compliance, governance, government relations, and/or legal advice, as applicable to role, on new initiatives, business processes, contract review and analysis, training, corrective actions, compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures, litigation risk and issues raised in governance committees. Identifies, assesses, communicates information to business clients related to emerging regulatory topics and best practices, and provides oversight and strategic guidance on new or proposed legal and regulatory requirements, emerging legal and regulatory risks and trends. Communicates effectively with clients, customers, leadership, committees, regulators and counterparties as applicable. Manages resources, if assigned, including overhead, outside counsel and other budgets to achieve Law’s financial goals. Develops and supports others by communicating, fostering respect, providing coaching and feedback, recognizing achievements, and effectively managing employee concerns. Continuously improves and adheres to required standards and processes to promote a risk-aware culture and ensure efficient and effective risk management. Provides advice, counseling, and training on moderately complex legal topics which may include one or more of the following coverage areas: Regulatory, Consumer Finance Advisory, Transactional, Anti-Trust, Privacy/Security, Technology, Employment/Benefits, Litigation, Collections, Public Company, Payments, and Intellectual Property. Should have a J.D. Degree and 3+ years of Legal experience supporting consumer financial services products and services, or job related. Active law license in good standing. Should preferably have 5+ years of Legal experience supporting consumer financial services products and services, or job-related.

Company info

Discover Bank-FDIC
2500 Lake Cook Road
Riverwoods
Illinois
United States 60015
Phone : 224-405-0900
Fax : 224-405-4993
Website : https://www.discover.com