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Metropolitan Commercial Bank · 3 hours ago

FVP Associate General Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$260K/yr - $290K/yr

10+ years exp

Metropolitan Commercial Bank is a full-service commercial bank based in New York City, recognized for its strong performance in the banking sector. The FVP Associate General Counsel will serve as a strategic advisor, providing high-level legal counsel to senior leadership and managing complex legal projects to ensure governance and regulatory compliance.

BankingBusiness DevelopmentCommercial

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all forms of bank related service agreements, such as customer account opening documents, third party provider contracts, SLA’s and NDA’s

Manage, including drafting and negotiating, a wide range of digital transactions, in support of the Bank’s initiatives

Advise on legal matters affecting the Bank, balancing legal risks with business objectives and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Counseling and advising the Bank’s business groups on complex legal issues that relate to transactions supporting new and existing products and platforms

Provide day-to-day advice and counsel regarding management of new and existing business projects and operational challenges

Facilitate complex business transactions and strengthen best practices and good governance

Participate in the definition and development of Bank policies, strategies, and major initiatives

Provide strategic and ethical leadership and direction for legal matters involving regulatory and compliance issues

Coordinate with regulatory agencies and advise executive leadership in navigating a complex regulatory environment. Keep abreast of compliance/regulatory related changes and educate stakeholders on such changes

Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, professional affiliations, and other means to keep abreast of developments in legal matters affecting the Bank’s activities and operations

Assist in leading, managing, and overseeing the attorneys and professionals within the General Counsel’s office with an eye towards maintaining and enhancing the way legal services are provided to ensure support across all business lines and initiatives

Regularly evaluate and improve legal workflows, documentation standards, and operational efficiency, ensuring best practices are maintained

Perform other related duties as needed

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Legal experienceCorporate governanceRegulatory complianceMergersAcquisitionsLegal research toolsNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsEthical standardsLeadership abilitiesCommunication skillsProject managementOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills