Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Subpoena Escalation Team

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Subpoena Escalation Team

About the Company

Diverse financial services firm & investment bank

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Public Company

Founded
2000

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Financial Services
• Finance
• Banking
• Wealth Management
• Banking & Mortgages
• Asset Management
• Investment Banking
• Investment Management
• Venture Capital
• Consulting & Professional Services
• B2B
• Business
• Corporations
• JPMorgan Chase
• Currencies
• New York City
• Economics
• Insurance
• Credit

Specialties

• consumer & community banking
• corporate and investment bank
• asset management
• private banking
• and commercial banking

Business Classifications

• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to lead the response to its most complex and escalated third-party legal demands. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving compliant, timely, and defensible responses to a variety of legal processes, including subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants. This role requires a seasoned lawyer with a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, and a strong focus on subpoena compliance, litigation, or regulatory compliance in the banking or financial services industry. The role involves partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to navigate high-stakes civil, regulatory, and criminal matters, and acting as a trusted liaison with government agencies and external parties. Key responsibilities for the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel include reviewing and analyzing legal documents, coordinating with internal departments to gather necessary information, and ensuring all responses comply with relevant laws and bank policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal and state laws regarding subpoena compliance, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in legal research tools and the Microsoft Office Suite is required, and experience with electronic discovery processes is preferred. The role demands a professional with high ethical standards, the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, and a commitment to the values of inclusivity and belonging.

Functions

• Legal