Commercial Banking Counsel

Overview

A financial services organization is seeking a Banking & Financial Regulatory Counsel to join their Financial Institutions team. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, capital management, and complex lending transactions within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Basel III capital requirements, AML/KYC frameworks, OCC regulations, and experience structuring syndicated loans and secured lending arrangements. Strong familiarity with interbank transaction frameworks and practical transactional and compliance capabilities across regulated banking and financial services environments is essential.

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.
• Collaborate 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 within the banking and financial services sector.
• Monitor evolving banking regulations, capital adequacy standards, and financial crime compliance requirements to provide proactive, strategic legal counsel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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 track record advising clients 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 and supporting regulatory examinations or remediation efforts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

This role is open to candidates in applicable jurisdictions where the candidate is licensed to practice law and authorized to work.