Stifel Financial Corp. · 20 hours ago
Deputy General Counsel - Bank & Trust
St Louis, MO
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expStifel Financial Corp. is a global wealth management and investment banking firm that values innovation and fresh ideas. The Deputy General Counsel will provide legal advice and document negotiation for Stifel's subsidiary banks and trust companies, collaborating with business partners on various banking issues and initiatives.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Advises on deposit and treasury management related products and services, including ACH, wire transfers, remote deposit capture, credit cards, and online banking, as well as the resolution of disputes concerning the products and services
Drafts client and internal facing deposit and treasury management related documents
Advises on and documents commercial and consumer loan transactions and loan workouts, as needed
Assists with due diligence for loan and deposit accounts and transactions, including the drafting and review of corporate and trust documents
Manages and reviews work performed by outside counsel
Advises the Banks’ and Stifel Financial Corp.’s management, as well as the firm’s associates, concerning contractual matters
Advises, drafts, and negotiates contracts
Interprets laws, rulings and regulations involving the Banks’ business lines, including mortgage and other consumer lending
Analyzes risks associated with a wide variety of issues
Gathers evidence to formulate defenses to potential claims
Works with outside counsel to represent the Banks in litigation, arbitration, or in certain cases directly before government and regulatory agencies, as required
Conducts legal research to assist in the bank’s business growth
Assists in general corporate legal drafting
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree with a strong academic background and in good standing with the applicable state bar association
3+ years' of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department preferably in a financial institution
Licensed to practice law in Missouri required, licensed to practice law in other states preferred
Deep knowledge of the laws and regulations enforced by the CFPB, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the FDIC, the OCC, and other state and federal agencies, as well as their impact on the Banks' current and future products and services, including deposit and treasury management focused products and services
Adaptability to changing regulatory and business environments
Strong business acumen and ability to translate legal concepts into actionable business strategies
Practical experience with all aspects of deposit and treasury management related products and services, including developing and growing of new products and services, drafting contracts, disclosures and dispute resolution
Expertise with the Uniform Commercial Code in connection with deposit and treasury management focused products and services
Practical knowledge of and experience providing advice regarding laws, rules and regulations relating to banks generally
Working knowledge of the institutional business and how it interacts and collaborates with the wealth management business
Excellent communication (oral and written), research and strategic thinking skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to analyze complex issues and to provide actionable advice
Team and service oriented
Strong work ethic, organizational and time-management skills
A strong interest and willingness to learn new skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Benefits
Health, dental and vision care
401k
Wellness initiatives
Life insurance
Paid time off
Company
Stifel Financial Corp.
Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, investment advisory, and related services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities through more than 400 locations across the U.S.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-01-08IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Kruszewski
Chairman and CEO
Anne Perlman
Managing Director, Investment Banking - Stifel
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