Senior Bank Counsel

Provide professional interpretations and recommendations to management and other internal Bank clients on legal issues, including written memoranda and correspondence.

Anticipate, identify and communicate potential legal issues within the Bank, and collaborate on the development of strategies to mitigate risk and avoid litigation associated with such issues.

Together with Human Resources Administration, oversee active and threatened litigation arising from employee relations, developing and executing (together with outside counsel, when applicable) on appropriate strategies to mitigate risk and advocate for the Bank’s interests. Collaborate with Human Resources Administration to develop, draft and update employment and workplace policies and procedures to ensure best practices are identified and implemented.

Stay abreast of developments in federal regulation, state statute and case law relating to the Bank’s business activities, with a particular emphasis on employment activities, and serve as a subject matter expert.

Provide guidance and assistance on active and threatened litigation generally arising from the Bank’s business.

Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.

Maintain a working knowledge of Bank’s written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.

Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.

Bachelor’s Degree required.

10+ years of experience in providing legal support and strategic advice to financial institutions or other similarly regulated industries in private practice or in-house, with a specific emphasis on employment law required.

8+ years of experience with California employment law and litigation defense preferred.

Knowledge of and experience with a broad expanse of corporate law, which may include, Corporate and Securities; Commercial and Real Estate Lending; Operations; Compliance; Possess a broad understanding of financial services regulations and must comply with all applicable regulations for assigned job function and apply to designated job responsibilities.

Possess strong judgment, decision making, problem resolution, analytical, research, and litigation skills.

Ability to build collegial and effective relationships with business clients, attorneys, project managers, and corporate compliance professionals.

Occasional travel may be required.

The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Our Commitment to Diversity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: View email address on click.appcast.io Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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