At Liberty, we are proud to integrate our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) throughout all functions and areas of the Bank in order to maximize our impact and exceed goals. We believe that deepening our DE&I strategies in the workplace and communities we serve, creates a much better place to work for our teammates and a safe place where our customers are connected and supported. We take pride in promoting through initiatives and investment a socially responsible and sustainable future.
SUMMARY OF THE JOB:
Our Staff Counsel must add value to and be support for the office of the General Counsel and all lines of business within the Bank, as directed by our Associate Counsel, such as offer counsel on legal issues, support an effective legal stewardship of the organization and help facilitate business strategies and development. The successful candidate will be able to support the General Counsel’s efforts in all endeavors to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure.
Reports directly to the Associate Counsel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide strong legal support to the Office of the General Counsel
• Help set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors
• Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action
• Anticipate legal issues and estimate risks
• Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks
• Base your decision making process on ethics and integrity
• Create relationships of trust and respect with key stakeholders
• Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients)
• Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance
• Draft agreements, that minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Support legal objectives
• Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas
• Keep abreast of legislative changes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven legal experience in business environment (3-5 years of experience)
• Broad legal knowledge (real estate, corporate law, litigation, labor law, etc.)
• In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
• Well-versed in how business operates
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• J.D. degree or equivalent
• Deep commitment to and involvement in community organizations and activities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General Office Equipment
• Keyboard Dexterity
• Prolonged Sitting

COMPLIANCE
Acts affirmatively in all activities under his/her control in conformance with the Bank’s Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Fair Lending Programs to achieve the Bank’s goals and objectives. The bank shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, and continue to recruit, hire, train and evaluate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or veteran status.
Liberty Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is the policy of Liberty Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.