Sr Dir, Sr Counsel, Regulatory
JOB SUMMARY
Supports other, more senior professionals, in providing legal advice and recommendations for action to executives and management. Researches legal principles and precedents and applies knowledge of one or more legal specialties. Gathers relevant case related information and drafts and executes legal documents. Analyzes proposed and established legislation, prepares legal documents, and reviews company policies. Advises management on legal matters and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provides work guidance to paraprofessional and support staff in developing solutions to problems presented.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates a dedicated legal staff comprised of attorneys paralegals, and administrative personnel.
- Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for corporation.
- Prepares and presents compliance and legal briefing to management.
- Represents corporation in legal and regulatory proceedings.
- Participates in development of plans and provides assistance to internal clients in response to newly passed legislation and/or regulations.
- Researches and drafts administrative and legislative proposals, regulations and reports.
- Evaluates existing policies, procedures and applicable training for the company.
- Fields and answers questions from business units concerning legal topics related to assigned area.
- Meets with business clients and third-parties.
- Negotiates and drafts business agreements.
- Coordinates and manages outside counsel.
- Keeps informed of industry-specific regulations and ensures that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Required Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admission to State Bar in which Attorney practices
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Legal practice experience - 7+
Designated area of expertise - 2
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Preferred Education
Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements
Mental Requirements
LGC830 316425-2 316425BR