Senior Attorney

Company Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisThe Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has an immediate opening for a Senior Attorney in its Legal & Ethics Department. The St. Louis Fed, with branches in Little Rock, Louisville, and Memphis, serves all or parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The St. Louis Fed’s core functions include the following: promoting stable prices and economic growth, fostering a sound financial system, providing payment services to financial institutions, supporting the U.S. Treasury's financial operations, and advancing economic education, community development and fair access to credit. The Bank strives to maintain an engaging and exciting work environment that is both inviting and collegial.

Join our mission-driven legal team as a Senior Attorney, where you'll serve as a strategic legal partner across our organization and the Federal Reserve System. This role offers the opportunity to provide sophisticated counsel on complex corporate matters while working collaboratively with business leaders in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Together with the Bank’s Legal & Ethics and Corporate Secretary team, the Senior Attorney will deliver expert legal guidance on general corporate matters and areas unique to Reserve Bank operations, including banking supervision, ethics, fiscal agency services, public information and record requests, and law enforcement. The ideal candidate brings a versatile skill set, exceptional judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide responsive counsel on day-to-day diverse legal issues across the organization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and strategic initiatives

• Provide counsel on banking supervision matters, regulatory applications (M&A), and emerging financial services legal issues

• Monitor and advise on evolving regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations

• Support administration of the Bank’s public records disclosure policy

• Advise on employment policies, compliance matters, and risk mitigation strategies

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and review of diverse commercial agreements, including service contracts, RFPs, memoranda of understanding, NDAs, licenses, and vendor agreements

• Partner with procurement teams to ensure compliant and efficient contracting processes

• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks

• Provide counsel and training on employee ethics and compliance policies

• Advise and train law enforcement leadership and officers on relevant legal issues

• Design and deliver training programs on relevant legal topics for internal stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Active bar membership in Missouri or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, governmental agency and/or in-house legal department

Preferred:

• Experience in banking, financial services, or government/quasi-government entities

• Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance and risk management

• Knowledge of the Federal Reserve System, banking operations, or financial regulation

• Experience with UCC Article 9, secured lending, or collateral matters

• Background in government procurement or public-sector contracting

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional legal analysis, judgment, and problem-solving abilities

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for non-legal audiences

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels

• Proactive, service-oriented approach with a focus on enabling business objectives

• Excellent project management and organizational skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical practice

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your career growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: $ 141,500-$183,900

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period

• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match

• Employer-funded Pension Plan

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)

• Parental Leave

• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center

• Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop (St. Louis location)

• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's culture .

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible.

All employees who require access to CSI and/or FOMC information are subject to periodic background investigations and must comply with all applicable information handling policies.

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