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Corporate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

The M&T Bank Sep 30,2018 Sep 22,2018 Location USA New York City NY
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate - General

Min 7 yrs required

Profile

Assistant General Counsel - Digital and Emerging Payments The candidate will support business units of the Bank Corporation (and its affiliates) that provide digital banking services and that are involved in emerging payment initiatives. Digital services include the company’s public-facing websites, online banking platforms, telephone banking and mobile banking. Emerging payment initiatives include real-time-payments, person-to-person payments and emerging authentication technology, such The Clearing House (TCH) real-time-payment system, Zelle payment service, Apple Pay and Google wallet and payment solutions. In particular, business units that provide digital banking services concentrate on the use of electronic and emerging technology to develop and enhance products, services and customer experience related to cards, payments and other consumer and business online banking activities. More specifically, this candidate will provide legal support for: Day-to-day legal matters for the business lines that provide digital banking services and that are involved in emerging payment initiatives. Advice on the development and implementation of new digital and emerging payment products and services, such as mobile banking applications, digital wallets and real-time payments. Initiatives to enhance digital engagement and interaction with customers, such as social media initiatives and initiatives to enhance customer-experience and usage of digital services. Drafting and updating template contracts and forms for the provision of digital services and emerging payment services, such as company’s Digital Services Agreement. When necessary, drafting and negotiating contracts with consumer and business customers for the provision of digital services and emerging payment services. Advice on relevant federal and state consumer and non-consumer laws and regulations relating to digital services and emerging payments, including the E-Sign Act and UETA, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Data Privacy laws, FFIEC Guidance on Authentication, Electronic Funds Transfers Act (EFTA) and Regulation E, Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A and UDAAP. Overseeing any outside counsel used to provide legal advice on digital services and emerging payments. Participating in industry meetings and groups, including The Clearing House (TCH), to keep abreast of laws and issues affecting digital services and emerging payments. Participating in the company’s committees relating to digital services and emerging payments. Working with Compliance, Risk, Vendor Management, Privacy Office and Audit with respect to digital services and emerging payments. Advising senior management and other personnel on pertinent legal and regulatory developments, including legal risks, affecting digital services and emerging payments.

Qualification and Experience

Requirement: J.D. Degree. New York State or applicable state Bar admission. Should have 7 years of proven and progressive corporate legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate environment including 5 years’ leadership experience. Some experience working with senior managers and managing this experience in an open and proactive manner will be required. Baseline knowledge of financial services, banking products and related regulations and transactional background, familiarity with acquisitions, complex contracts and general commercial operations will be required. Should have strong negotiation, interpersonal, organizational skills, as well as, excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Superior written and verbal communication skills are required.

Additional info

Ref: 3DL09.

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