Svp - General Counsel

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SVP - General Counsel
The candidate will add value to and support all lines of business within the bank. Ensure that the company operates within the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, create an effective guardian of the organization and facilitate business strategies development. Reports directly to President/CEO. Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management. Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors. Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action. Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically. Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks. Base decision making process on ethics and integrity. Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders. Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients). Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from team. Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights. Meet legal objectives. Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas. Keep abreast of legislative changes. Proven general counseling experience in business environment. Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc.). In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations. Excellent judgement and analytical skills. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree. Banking knowledge a plus. MBA or BS in Business Administration is a plus.

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