Senior Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Senior Counsel - Corporate Legal
H1: Join Our Legal Team as a Senior Counsel
H2: Provide Legal Counsel for Umpqua Bank

About the Role:

The Senior Counsel at Umpqua Bank will provide legal counsel to various bank departments, with a focus on pending or threatened litigation, depository and branch operations, fraud and other financial investigations, and state and federal regulatory compliance. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and works closely with outside counsel to oversee active and threatened litigation and develop effective resolution strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee active and threatened litigation associated with the Bank's provision of banking services
- Advise Deposit Support and branch management teams on issues related to consumer and commercial deposit and safe deposit box relationships
- Advise the Legal Services Support team on issues related to subpoenas, garnishments, and levies
- Advise the Treasury Management team on issues related to ancillary commercial deposit services
- Advise the Fraud Investigations team on issues related to deposit relationships and services
- Provide legal counsel for lending structure and documentation
- Stay updated on federal regulation and state law changes related to the Bank's business activities
- Serve as a subject matter expert for legal counsel to other teams as needed
- Act as an internal point of contact for outside counsel
- Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations
- Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures related to Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other regulations

Qualifications:

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- 10 years of experience as an attorney or equivalent work experience, with a focus on financial institutions
- Working knowledge of federal regulation, state law, Uniform Commercial Code, and case law related to consumer and commercial depository relationships
- Working knowledge of state law related to secured transactions and creditor's rights (preferred)
- Familiarity with state and federal court rules and procedures
- Ability to prioritize and handle stressful situations in a professional manner
- Occasional travel may be required
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

- Competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits
- Pay range for this role is $100, - $225,
- Performance-based incentive compensation may be available
- Eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following date of hire
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, and more

Diversity Commitment:

Umpqua Bank is committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics.

Note to Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or any Umpqua Bank employee unless requested directly by the Talent Acquisition team.

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Comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays

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Legal Counsel, Litigation, State Law, Federal Regulations, Banking Services, Consumer and Commercial Depository Relationships, Uniform Commercial Code, Secured Transactions, Creditor's Rights, Court Rules and Procedures, Prioritization, Travel, Microsoft Office Suite

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Apply online through Umpqua Bank's career website or email with requested materials

Qualification and Experience Admission to the California, Oregon, and/or Washington bar associations or willingness and ability to gain such admission

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