MVB Bank · 20 hours ago
Associate General Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMVB Bank is an innovative financial holding company providing services to individuals and corporate clients in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. The Associate General Counsel will manage legal, regulatory, and risk management programs, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on complex legal matters.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a senior legal advisor, providing strategic legal and regulatory counsel to MVB and its business units on the most complex and consequential matters
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial contracts, strategic partnerships, and high-value agreements
Direct and conduct sophisticated legal research, develop authoritative legal opinions on novel issues, and draft complex legal documents to support MVB and MVB business unit activities
Advise Executive/Senior management on legal risks and strategies for mitigation
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve contract templates for client partners and vendors to mitigate risk for the Company and streamline negotiations for use by internal stakeholders
Manage coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with evolving corporate goals
Partner with business leaders to enable MVB’s growth initiatives while ensuring robust systems and controls are in place to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Lead and oversee regulatory reporting and interfacing activities with federal and state agencies, including examinations and enforcement matters
Leads reviews with internal audit to fulfill company audit requirements
Support risk management activities, including development of functional domain risk assessments, compilation of product and service risk assessments, and development of risk management strategies
Mentor, train, and develop junior attorneys and legal staff, providing guidance on professional growth and substantive legal matters. May supervise direct reports and is responsible for their performance management and career development
Maintain corporate client confidentiality in connection with opportunities involving material non-public information or tied to personally identifying information
Qualification
Required
Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school
Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority (WV or VA bar admission a plus)
Minimum 8-12 years of progressive experience practicing in a corporate legal department and/or law firm with emphasis on banking/finance, including demonstrated experience handling complex, high-stakes matters
Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate, commercial, contract law)
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation capabilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills, professional presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to think critically, creatively and with care in a fast-paced, complex work environment
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and to work collaboratively as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
Proven ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders at all levels
Exceptional negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
High ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple complex matters simultaneously
Business minded and problem solver mentality
Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills, especially negotiation skills
Strong judgement and professional integrity
Capacity to grasp concepts quickly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based software applications
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Short- and Long-Term Disability Plan
Group Life Insurance
401K Salary Deferral Plan
Wellness Program
Education & Tuition Expense Reimbursement
PTO and Unique Vacation Purchase Program
Nationwide Pet Insurance Coverage
Company
MVB Bank
MVB Bank provides saving accounts, wealth management, and digital banking services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$114.8M2020-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $40M
2017-12-07IPO
2016-12-12Post Ipo Equity· $22M
Leadership Team
Martha McLeod, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Lucas
Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
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