Commercial Banking Counsel

Overview

This role is for a Banking & Financial Regulatory Counsel on the Financial Institutions team. The position focuses on regulatory compliance, capital management, and complex lending transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation, credit agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements related to syndicated loans and secured lending arrangements.
• Provide legal guidance on Basel III capital management requirements, AML/KYC compliance obligations, and OCC regulatory matters.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, compliance teams, risk management, and external counsel on lending transactions, regulatory initiatives, and interbank transactions.
• Manage regulatory, transactional, and compliance-related legal issues for clients in the banking and financial services sector.
• Monitor evolving banking regulations, capital adequacy standards, and financial crime compliance requirements to provide proactive, strategic counsel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial banking, financial regulation, or lending transactions.
• Strong knowledge of Basel III requirements, AML/KYC frameworks, OCC regulations, and interbank transaction structures.
• Proven experience advising on syndicated loans, secured lending arrangements, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trade finance, receivables, payables, and supply chain or inventory financing.
• Familiarity with working with bank regulators, including supporting regulatory examinations or remediation efforts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation (full-time attorney roles): $104,500–$325,000 per year.
• Estimated total compensation (non-attorney roles): $71,250–$309,750 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

Location

Not specified. Employment may require legal authorization to work in the applicable jurisdiction.