Legal Counsel

Client Job Description:Position: Corporate Counsel/ Asst. Corporate Secretary] Reports to: General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryBase range: 150-170kTotal compensation: 180-190kLocation: Can be either Long Island or Midtown, NYCSummary:The Corporate Counsel supports the bank on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and risk matters. The role focuses on managing legal risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling business initiatives.Key Responsibilities:• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.• Support responses to subpoenas, court orders, and similar requests.• Provide day‑to‑day legal guidance to banking and lending teams.• Assist with corporate governance, including board materials and filings.• Partner with compliance on regulatory changes and examinations.• Support strategic initiatives, new products, and cross‑functional projects.• Assist with disputes, complaints, litigation support, and legal research.• Perform additional duties as needed.Qualifications:• 1–5 years of legal experience, ideally in banking or finance.• J.D. and active New York Bar membership; New Jersey a plus.• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.• Ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and handle sensitive information.