Full-Time Counsel- Litigation (4896)
Job Description
Duties: Position entails managing legal process served on a financial institution, including handling, responding and overseeing team members in their handling and responding to subpoenas, orders of attachment, forfeiture orders, orders to show cause, restraining notices, levies, garnishments, executions, judgments and other legal process seeking corporate or customer information and/or the restraint or seizure of corporate or customer assets by law enforcement, regulatory authorities, government agencies, or parties in civil litigation matters. Will be responsible for providing advice regarding these matters to the applicable business lines, handling objections, initiating legal holds, gathering and producing documents, restraining and releasing assets, communicating with counsel, assisting in the selection of outside counsel and managing outside counsel. Responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and mitigating risk, containing costs, and proactively identifying and providing counsel to business and other legal colleagues. Position works across all lines of business, with opportunities to be exposed to a broad range of practice with a great deal of responsibility.
Qualifications – External
Advanced degree and 3 + years within the Legal Industry required.
Commercial litigation experience would be preferred with some exposure to financial services matters. Should have experience in one or more of the following areas: complex commercial litigation, financial services litigation, banking litigation, and class action litigation. Some experience in conducting and assisting in litigation matters or responding to governmental inquiries is preferable. Need to be a team player who will work with other lawyers and across business lines. Strong relationship building skills, both internal and external, are a necessity, as are excellent oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of the rules of civil procedure is important. Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and on own initiative, and sound decision making, judgment and common sense are a must.
How to Apply
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