Corporate - General Attorney in Saint Petersburg, FL

In-House

Saint Petersburg, FL

Corporate - General Attorney in Saint Petersburg, FL

Attorney

10-15 yrs required

No

Job Title: General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel to the Trust Companies on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, particularly concerning fiduciary and trust activities. Offer recommendations to Senior Management on corporate actions.
- Fulfill duties as corporate secretary by advising on corporate governance matters and preparing minutes for the boards of directors and their committees of the Trust Companies.
- Manage dispute resolution and litigation, along with matters presenting or potentially presenting litigation risk for the Trust Companies, as needed.
- Oversee and manage outside counsel activities associated with the Trust Companies.
- Utilize strong critical thinking and legal analytical skills to draft, review, edit, and negotiate various agreements between the Trust Companies and third parties, including affiliates.
- Review proposed new business activities or products to identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Interpret, apply, and recommend changes to organizational policies and procedures.
- Participate in business and risk committees and meetings.
- Review progress of assignments with Senior Management and balance conflicting resource and priority demands.
- Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to Senior Management on legal issues.
- Stay updated on laws affecting the Trust Companies and advise on applicable current and proposed laws and guidance, including regulations.
- Engage in advocacy regarding laws and guidance affecting the Trust Companies.
- Collaborate with other attorneys across the Legal Department.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Law degree with excellent academic credentials.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in relevant practice areas (law firm, regulator or self-regulatory organization, and/or in-house in a related area involving financial services industry preferred).
- Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications:
- Member in good standing in at least one state bar.
- Ability to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel, if not a member of the Florida bar.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information.

Additional Information:
- Work Experience: General Experience – 10 to 15 years.
- Certifications: State Bar (Any State) - American Bar Association.
- Travel: Less than 25%.
- Workstyle: Hybrid.

The company expects associates to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others.
- Work collaboratively to achieve desired outcomes.
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices with the client in mind.
- Take ownership and accountability for delivering results.
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the company.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, making employment decisions based on merit and business needs, and values the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all associates.