Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Finance - Banking Attorney in Santa Ana, CA

In-House

Santa Ana, CA

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Finance - Banking Attorney in Santa Ana, CA

Attorney

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day legal advice to management and business units, including community and specialty lending, loan operations, loan servicing, portfolio management, and credit.
- Review, draft, and negotiate loan documents, including loan and security agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, subordination agreements, and guarantees.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of vendor contracts and non-disclosure agreements, and create/maintain standardized forms.
- Review and analyze entity formation and other organizational documents such as operating agreements, bylaws, partnership agreements, resolutions, and court-issued documents. Advise internal clients on organizational and officer authority-related issues, as well as signing authority.
- Oversee and manage outside counsel.
- Work across business units and with all levels of management to identify and mitigate risk.
- Develop and implement training for business units to educate and create broader awareness and contextual perspective.
- Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; promote a working environment free of harassment of any type; build a diverse workforce and support affirmative action.
- Follow policies and procedures; complete tasks correctly and on time; support the company’s goals and values.
- Perform the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and report potentially unsafe conditions. Comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate (.) from an ABA-accredited law school required.
- Two (2) to five (5) years of legal experience in vendor contracts, contract negotiations, and/or lending transactions.
- Active member of the State Bar of California required.
- Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk.
- Experienced in topical issues of particular regulatory concern (., Privacy/GLBA, TISA, EFTA, ECOA, TILA, RESPA, TCPA, FCRA, SCRA, UDAAP, etc.) preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of lending and commercial contracts preferred.
- Excellent issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proven analytical abilities and strong attention to detail.
- Exemplary motivation, enthusiasm, professionalism, and team skills.
- Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; word processing, spreadsheet, and specialty software programs.
- Intermediate typing skills to meet production needs of the position.
- Intermediate math skills; calculate interest and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio, and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
- Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
- Ability to function well in a situation with ambiguous or generally-defined goals, issues, and methods.
- Ability to be highly cooperative with others and responsive to the Bank's needs.
- Ability to deal with complex difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.

Salary Information:
The full-time base salary range for this position is $84, - $125, a year. The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Additional Information:
- Financial Security: Eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
- Health & Well-Being: Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Building & Supporting Your Family: Offers adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
- Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Offers tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.