What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banking & Finance Attorney (10+ Years Experience) (Multiple Locations) - Des Moi position at Fredrikson & Byron?
Who We Are:
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced attorney with 10 or more years of banking and financial services regulatory experience to join our team. This attorney will actively work on bank regulatory, bank M&A, payment systems, fintech companies, consumer compliance, corporate and regulatory governance, and trust services with a broad range of regulatory, governance, compliance, and strategic matters.
Fredrikson's team combines strong technical knowledge with practical business judgment and a commitment to exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will be seeking a platform to actively work and manage ongoing firm clients and matters with the opportunity to develop their client base while contributing meaningfully to the growth of our current client relationships.
Key Responsibilities Include:
*Advising banks and non-bank financial institutions on federal and state banking laws and regulations.
*Counseling clients regarding regulatory compliance, consumer compliance, capital planning, governance, examinations, enforcement matters, vendor management, payment systems, and risk management.
*Assisting clients with interactions involving the OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, CFPB, state banking regulators, and other governmental agencies.
*Supporting clients in connection with mergers, acquisitions, branch transactions, change-in-control matters, and charter-related activities.
*Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, policies, procedures, and regulatory filings.
*Collaborating with attorneys across corporate, securities, real estate, finance, litigation, employment, privacy, and tax practices to provide comprehensive client service.
*Participating in business development activities and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:
*10 years of experience advising financial institutions on banking and financial services regulatory matters.
*Deep familiarity with federal and state banking regulations and regulatory agencies.
*Experience handling bank mergers and acquisitions, regulatory examinations, compliance matters, enforcement issues, corporate governance, vendor management, or regulatory aspects of transactions.
*Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and client relationship skills.
*Demonstrated ability to manage matters independently and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
*Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
*Strong academic background
*J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
*Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in the State of Minnesota
Our Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
Applying for This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.
About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400 attorneys serve clients through our eleven locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames, Coralville, and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.
Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced attorney with 10 or more years of banking and financial services regulatory experience to join our team. This attorney will actively work on bank regulatory, bank M&A, payment systems, fintech companies, consumer compliance, corporate and regulatory governance, and trust services with a broad range of regulatory, governance, compliance, and strategic matters.
Fredrikson's team combines strong technical knowledge with practical business judgment and a commitment to exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will be seeking a platform to actively work and manage ongoing firm clients and matters with the opportunity to develop their client base while contributing meaningfully to the growth of our current client relationships.
Key Responsibilities Include:
*Advising banks and non-bank financial institutions on federal and state banking laws and regulations.
*Counseling clients regarding regulatory compliance, consumer compliance, capital planning, governance, examinations, enforcement matters, vendor management, payment systems, and risk management.
*Assisting clients with interactions involving the OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, CFPB, state banking regulators, and other governmental agencies.
*Supporting clients in connection with mergers, acquisitions, branch transactions, change-in-control matters, and charter-related activities.
*Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, policies, procedures, and regulatory filings.
*Collaborating with attorneys across corporate, securities, real estate, finance, litigation, employment, privacy, and tax practices to provide comprehensive client service.
*Participating in business development activities and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:
*10 years of experience advising financial institutions on banking and financial services regulatory matters.
*Deep familiarity with federal and state banking regulations and regulatory agencies.
*Experience handling bank mergers and acquisitions, regulatory examinations, compliance matters, enforcement issues, corporate governance, vendor management, or regulatory aspects of transactions.
*Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and client relationship skills.
*Demonstrated ability to manage matters independently and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
*Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
*Strong academic background
*J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
*Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly get admitted in the State of Minnesota
Our Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
Applying for This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.
About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400 attorneys serve clients through our eleven locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames, Coralville, and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.
Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.
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