What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President & Legal Counsel position at First Hawaiian Bank?
Join the First Hawaiian Bank ‘ohana, where our culture flourishes with purpose. We prioritize the 3 C’s – Caring, Character and Collaboration – ensuring a workplace that is not only rewarding, but deeply fulfilling. Consistently recognized as one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Hawaii’ for 14 consecutive years, we take pride in our longstanding commitment to both our team and the communities we serve, spanning over 165 years.
Step into a career that offers stability, excitement, and growth. Experience the thrill of a dynamic environment paired with a comprehensive training program. Plus, enjoy the perks of our competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are ready for a career that empowers you to thrive, your journey starts here.
First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking an experienced Vice President & Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Corporate Services Group team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing a broad range of corporate legal matters, providing strategic and timely legal advice to the General Counsel and other senior managers. Responsible for negotiation of third-party services agreements, licenses and other related contracts in connection with the acquisition of technology and other products and services, contract management, providing legal guidance and assistance in third-party risk management of technology and other Bank service providers, advising business units on legal and compliance risks, various regulatory matters, corporate transactions including, commercial lending, legal and regulatory compliance and investigations, employment matters and litigation matters.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (hours may vary)
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this role is: $135,000 - $182,000 per year; commensurate with experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required.
- 5 years of experience as an attorney, including contract review, negotiation and management required.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Hawaii.
- Technology industry and/or financial institution experience preferred.
- Able to plan, organize and budget.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to handle confidential matters judiciously.
- Able to work independently and proactively to take initiative to solve problems quickly.
- Possesses attention to detail with excellent follow-through.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines to completion in a timely manner with quality results.
- Excellent time management and legal project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
Benefits: We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits program for all employees. For more information, Click Here
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Salary : $135,000 - $182,000
