Senior Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel
Department: Corporate Legal
Location: Salem, Oregon; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Tacoma, Washington; Eugene, Oregon; Lake Oswego, Oregon; NA, Oregon; NA, Washington

About the Company:
- Umpqua Bank is a leading western-based regional bank with more than $50B in assets under management.
- Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 5,000+ employees.
- Offers banking services to customers throughout the nation.
- Committed to its associates, customers, and communities.
- Offers a special brand of relationship banking and a culture where associates thrive.

Job Summary:
- Provide legal counsel to various bank departments, with a focus on litigation, depository and branch operations, fraud investigations, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee active and threatened litigation, developing effective resolution strategies.
- Advise on issues related to consumer and commercial deposit relationships, safe deposit boxes, subpoenas, garnishments, levies, and ancillary commercial deposit services.
- Advise on lending structure and documentation for approved loan transactions.
- Stay updated on federal and state regulations related to the bank's business activities.
- Serve as a point of contact for outside counsel.
- Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
- Admission to the California, Oregon, and/or Washington bar associations or willingness to gain such admission.
- 10 years of experience as an attorney, with a focus on financial institutions or in-house positions with a financial institution.
- Working knowledge of federal and state regulations, Uniform Commercial Code, and case law related to consumer and commercial depository relationships.
- Working knowledge of state laws 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 professionally.
- 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,, dependent on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, education, and location.
- Eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, 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 online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.
- Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates working at least 30 hours weekly.

Diversity Commitment:
- Umpqua Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity.
- 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.
- Accommodations for the application or interview process can be requested via email.

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
- Job opportunities posted are only for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank.
- Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies will not be accepted.
- Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee without direct request from the Talent Acquisition team.

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, online discount marketplace, paid time off

Legal counsel, litigation, depository operations, fraud investigations, regulatory compliance, lending, drafting, proofreading, communication, prioritization

Law degree and admission to bar associations

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Qualification and Experience Admission to California, Oregon, and/or Washington bar associations

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