In-House Legal Counsel

The In-House Counsel will assist the Legal department in its duties and responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to, drafting legal letters, organizing and maintaining legal files, and responding to regulators. 

Duties & Responsibilities

·         Coordinate legal demands from the units (bank and broker dealer) internally, with head office, Itaú’s affiliates and external counsel

·         Draft legal letters and memoranda

·         Prepare corporate minutes and presentations

·         Advise all departments on legal norms, restrictions, and policies

·         Draft, negotiate, review, and communicate agreements, documents, and policies

·         Respond to regulators, internal and external audits

·         Assist with research and advice regarding regulatory and legal issues

·         Keep updated on regulatory developments in the business’ jurisdiction (U.S) and in other jurisdictions which may impact the units; knowledge of banking, security and tax laws applicable to the business

·         Organize and maintain legal files

·         Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act related principles, laws, rules and regulations, as well as Itau’s related policies and procedures.

Qualifications

·         J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the New York State Bar

·         Experience at law firm or legal department, preferably on banking/securities/corporate law

·         Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

·         Excellent  business & legal writing skills

·         Fluency in English

·         Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is preferable