Finance - Banking Attorney in Houston, TX

In-House

Houston, TX

Finance - Banking Attorney in Houston, TX

Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Senior Attorney - Greenway:

- Job Title: Senior Attorney - Greenway, Req #170
- Location: Houston, TX
- Company: **Members Only**
- Department: Legal
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years in an in-house corporate legal capacity or law firm
- Education: Law degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Licenses: License to practice law in the state of Texas (in good standing)

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide variety of legal matters including but not limited to Bank policies and procedures, deposit operations and loan matters, real estate matters, human resource and employment matters, corporate secretary/corporate governance and SEC reporting related matters, and litigation matters.
- Support the General Counsel in the management of Bank business including drafting and negotiating contracts, policies, procedures, documents and memoranda, and ensuring compliance by the Bank with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of corporate governance documentation and records and assist with planning and carrying out the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
- Oversee and identify legal issues, conduct legal research and draft memoranda of law and correspondence in response to legal questions presented by clients across all departments.
- Analyze changes in legislation and regulations and provide legal advice and counsel on the implications of these changes on the Bank’s operations and activities.
- Develop a base of clients who consistently and directly request assistance in core practice or specialty areas of the law to become the initial legal contact in these areas.
- Participate in bank projects, work groups or committees to identify and mitigate risks.
- Assist with other legal department objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

Requirements:
- A law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- A license to practice law in the state of Texas (in good standing).
- A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in an in-house corporate legal capacity or law firm; banking or other regulatory experience is strongly preferred.
- General familiarity with federal and state banking regulations, including safety and soundness and consumer protection regulations, and the Bank Holding Company Act and related FRB regulations, a plus.
- Experience with non-disclosure agreements, vendor contracts, garnishments/levies/citations/subpoenas, deposit accounts and bank operations preferred.
- General familiarity with state and federal laws impacting public companies, including the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related SEC and Nasdaq regulations preferred.

Stellar Benefits:
- Health Care Coverage, no waiting period
- Dental/Vision
- STD/LTD
- Annual Performance Bonus Eligible
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer days
- Travel Stipend
- Tuition Assistance
- And More

What it Means to Be Stellar:
- Empowering people to thrive
- Responsive, relationship-based community banking
- Out-banking the big banks and out-servicing the small banks
- Vital part of the team for customers
- Financial experts who go above and beyond to help them form a plan and get it done
- Supportive culture where relationships bond, individuals grow, communities prosper and careers flourish
- Making a difference for yourself and for everyone around you

**Members Only** does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations and ordinances.