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Western Alliance Bank · 11 hours ago

Counsel/Senior Counsel

positionPhoenix, AZ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Counsel/Senior Counsel to contribute to their Legal Department. The role involves providing legal advice on business transactions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and collaborating with various business lines to implement policies.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for advising business lines regarding compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the assigned practice area(s). This includes legal updates to business leaders and compliance related to the applicable business lines
Provide legal support (diligence, drafting, negotiation) on practice-specific business transactions, in particular in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, SEC compliance, and board and subsidiary governance
Support business lines in following and implementing policies and satisfying applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with compliance and risk partners to advise the Bank on laws and regulations
Partner with other Counsel members on business transactions, operational issues and projects. Perform legal research as assigned by Senior Counsel or Deputy General Counsel

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeLegal compliance knowledgeMergersAcquisitionsBanking operations knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of related experience in Legal
Juris Doctor Degree required
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
Expert speaking and writing communication skills

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
Great 401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program

Company

Western Alliance Bank

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Western Alliance Bank is a banking firm that offers commercial and business banking solutions.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.westernalliancebancorporation.com

H1B Sponsorship

Western Alliance Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (42)
2024 (30)
2023 (49)
2022 (28)
2021 (13)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$400M
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2005-06-30IPO

Leadership Team

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Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
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Barbara Kennedy
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Recent News

MarketScreener
Western Alliance Named Best Bank for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Southwest US by Global Finance
2025-12-15
Business Wire
Western Alliance Bancorporation Appoints Two New Board Members
2025-12-12
GlobeNewswire
WAL Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights
2025-12-08
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