Assistant General Counsel, Consumer Bank

• Provide senior-level consultation on complex matters that influence business outcomes
• Provide legal advice across Consumer Bank areas including Retail Deposits, Non-Real Estate Lending, Collections, Marketing and Sweepstakes, and related functions
• Leverage deep knowledge of law and business to design solutions with bottom-line impact
• Develop problem-solving skills in others
• Provide proactive counsel and advice supporting line-of-business and corporate initiatives
• Advise lines of business, senior management, and the direct manager on legal issues and proposed changes in laws and regulations
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing legal team
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while helping attorneys manage competing priorities
• Partner with outside counsel when needed
• Support governance activities through management committee involvement
• Lead and support employee engagement actions
• Foster a kind, collegial, and respectful team culture supporting collaboration, trust, and open communication

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Active State Bar Membership
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a consumer finance related field in a law firm or in-house
• Minimum 7 years of attorney management experience leading a skilled legal team
• Demonstrated ability to engage, motivate, and cultivate attorneys and paralegals
• Mastery in assigned support area
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Experience providing proactive, solution-oriented advice on important legal, business and regulatory issues
• In-depth understanding of the banking industry and regulatory environment
• Mature understanding of law firm billing and pricing practices to enable oversight of outside counsel
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships within a large organization, including at the most senior levels
• Willingness to learn new areas of the law, acquire new skills, and take on additional and/or new responsibilities as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist the team with managing demands based on understanding of organizational priorities
• Proven ability to contribute to a welcoming, collegial, and high-trust team environment through professionalism, respect, and sound judgment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in consumer finance, providing proactive, solution-oriented advice while leading and developing a high-performing legal team. Exhibits strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, fostering collaboration and accountability within a large organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Juris Doctor
• Active State Bar Membership
• 10+ Years Experience in Consumer Finance
• 7+ Years Attorney Management Experience
• In-Depth Understanding of Banking Industry

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Consultation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Writing Skills

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Motivation
• Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Active State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

• Consumer Finance
• Banking Industry
• Law Firm Billing Practices
• Legal Advice
• Governance Activities