Junior Counsel

Position Summary: 

Junior Counsel will provide legal advice in a variety of areas, including acting as a resource for general in-house legal questions, assisting with regulatory related questions and bank examinations, reviewing contracts with third party vendors, reviewing and/or revising bank agreements, forms, letters, policies, and procedures, and responding to subpoena requests. 

Essential Functions: 

• Research various areas of the law and develop and update bank agreements, forms, letters, and policies as necessary.
• Provide legal guidance and prepare agreements, procedures, and other documents necessary for the implementation of projects throughout the bank.
• Review vendor contracts, leases, and agreements.
• Assist with the response to third-party subpoenas.
• Assess and respond to legal questions relating to various subjects, including legal and regulatory obligations.
• Assist with bank examinations.
• Research new developments in the law and their application to bank policies, procedures, business areas/products and forms and provide training on new laws and regulations when necessary.
• Enhance professional growth and expertise through participation in seminars and workshops.  Maintain professional affiliations to keep informed of developments and trends in banking law.
• Participate in appropriate bank events and community associations.
• Assist in the support of other bank activities as requested.

Key Attributes: 

• Curiosity and interest in learning about community banking 
• Eager to learn 
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment in which you will learn different things every day
• The ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgement and handle potentially sensitive or contentious issues in a constructive manner.

Required Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school 
• Active license to practice law in the State of Iowa
• 0-3 years of related legal and financial institution experience

Physical Demands:  

• Occasionally lift and/or move items over 10 pounds. 
• Remain sedentary (seated) for extended periods of time. 

Working Environment: 

• Work is performed in a professional office environment. 
• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.