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Associate General Counsel IIWoodforest National Bank • Spring, TX, US
Associate General Counsel II

Associate General Counsel II

Woodforest National Bank • Spring, TX, US
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Take the next step toward your new career today!

Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country!

The Associate General Counsel II is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the Bank and its branches and business units on a wide array of legal, banking and business matters. Ensure that complex legal issues, contracts, disputes, and transactions are conducted within due diligence of the legal framework. Advise and mentor junior members of the Legal team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responds to phone and email requests from branches and business units for legal and banking counsel including providing clarification of laws, guidelines and policies.
  • Reviews, interprets, and advises on various legal instruments and documents such as contracts, agreements, proposals, marketing materials, corporate records, policies, leases and licenses; drafts, negotiates, prepares and files documents and reports as assigned.
  • Provides advice and training regarding the implications of new laws that substantially impact the Company's business; anticipates legal issues and encourages practices to prevent problems from arising.
  • Responds to inquiries, complaints, and claims from regulatory agencies, customers, and employees.
  • Works on assigned litigation cases, including assisting in the oversight of outside counsel as necessary.

Competencies Required

  • Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills with an ability to effectively interact with, influence, and convey information to people who possess varying levels of understanding on applicable topics.
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft complex and legally sound documents.
  • Proficiency in using online research tools and general business software, such as Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal, listening and interviewing skills with the ability to confront and address sensitive topics while maintaining a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, diplomacy, and tact.
  • Strong problem solving and investigatory skills; ability to objectively identify, assess, resolve, and mitigate risk.
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently while supporting a team environment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of banking and employment policies, procedures, laws and regulations as they related to risk management.
  • Developed critical thinking skills, timely decision-making, research and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects in a high pressure environment with competing priorities, and to instill a sense of urgency in others as necessary to meet deadlines.
  • Strong overall business acumen with an ability to understand the direction, priorities, and goals of the organization.
  • Minimum Qualifications / Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of General Counsel experience, OR 5 years of banking or financial services industry experience required.
  • Formal Education & Certification

  • Juris Doctorate required.
  • Possess active Texas law license in good standing.
  • Work Status

  • Full-Time
  • Supervisory Responsibility

  • None.
  • Travel

  • Up to 10% travel expected.
  • Working Conditions

  • Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.
  • Disclaimer

    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans.

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  • Title : Associate General Counsel II

    Location : Texas-The Woodlands

    Requisition ID : 069560

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