Corporate Counsel
Our client is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as the corporations primary legal advisor and is responsible for managing legal affairs. This role provides strategic and day-to-day legal guidance to leadership and business units, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and supporting organizational objectives.
Interested candidates who want to be considered immediately should reach out to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia.
Qualifications:
Responsibilities
Legal Management
- Oversee the internal legal function, including supervision of staff and coordination with outside counsel
- Manage outside counsel relationships, including engagement, performance, and budgeting
- Advise executive leadership on legal risks and significant matters
Legal Advising
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including lending, real estate, and vendor agreements
- Provide guidance on federal and state regulatory requirements, including consumer lending laws such as TILA, TRID, ECOA, and RESPA
- Support credit and special assets functions on restructurings, collections, foreclosures, and bankruptcies
- Oversee records retention, legal holds, and document preservation
- Coordinate legal aspects of litigation, audits, regulatory examinations, and insurance matters
Board and Governance
- Provide legal counsel to the board of directors and its committees
- Prepare and review governance documents, including bylaws, resolutions, and policies
- Attend board and committee meetings as needed
Compliance and Risk
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the organization
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training programs
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards, data privacy, and security requirements
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience
- Licensed to practice law in at least one of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia
- Experience with commercial and real estate law, UCC, and banking regulations
- Familiarity with creditor’s rights, consumer lending compliance, and employment matters
- Knowledge of litigation processes, bankruptcy, and dispute resolution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment
- Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments
Compensation
$175,000.00-$215,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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