Job Title Senior Assistant General Counsel Banesco USA is seeking a Senior Assistant General Counsel for our Legal Department. The Senior Assistant General Counsel will advise on a variety of legal matters involving Banesco USA’s corporate banking, domestic and international retail, and commercial banking businesses. The attorney will work with the Bank’s business lines on advising, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of agreements and other transactions, operations and services and products involving the Bank’s interest or the interest of its customers. The Senior Assistant General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel. In this role, they will be responsible for supporting and reviewing the legal matters handled by the Associate General Counsel staff within the Legal Department. Primary Job Duties: Responsible for drafting and negotiating all types of agreements and instruments: including customer facing agreements, loan and credit agreements, pledge and security interest agreements, participation and syndication agreements, loan sale and purchase agreements, commercial and standby letters of credit, forbearance agreements, vendor and consultant agreements, leases, employment agreements, policies and procedures. Perform other functions and/or duties as assigned to support Credit, Corporate, Commercial and Retail Banking, Corporate and Residential Lending, Operations, Loan Closing and Loan Operations, Compliance, Risk, IT, Business Transformation, Human Capital, Information Security and Marketing. Provide wide ranging legal advice and services to help ensure the Bank’s activities, operations and services/products are in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including banking laws, Federal and state laws, fiduciary duties, BSA/AML. Review proposed new or modified products, businesses, practices and procedures, perform due diligence, and identify and mitigate any legal and regulatory issues and risks. Responsible for completing annual training program assigned. Assist the General Counsel and take other responsibilities as requested by the General Counsel. Job Requirements: Education: JD from an accredited institution Experience: Ten (10) - Fifteen (15) years+ of relevant experience in the Legal Department of a financial institution or law firm financial services practice. Current membership in good standing with a state Bar Association; membership in Florida required or in due course. Strong knowledge of banking/commercial matters related to compliance, contracts, lending transactions, fiduciary duties, consumer, privacy and data protection, subpoenas and legal proceedings (civil and law enforcement subpoenas, garnishments, investigations), and litigation management. Experience within a multinational organization is highly preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Outstanding ability to collaborate effectively, both within the legal team and cross functionally. Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish. Ability to fluently speak, understand, read and write both languages. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi-task, with strong organization, time-management, and prioritizing skills. Customer service skills, ensuring satisfaction of both internal and external customers. Ability to work under pressure and independently with the ability to make decisions according to established guidelines and accomplish tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Ability to convey technical concepts and ideas to non-technical people. Strong problem solving and analytical skills to resolve problems and clearly identifies root cause and presents recommendations to management. Benefits: Competitive salary. Generous paid time off. Hybrid work model (remote and on-site work). Tuition reimbursement. Paid parental leave. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Life Insurance. Supplemental Insurances. Short-Term & Long-Term Disability. Free parking. About Us: Banesco USA is part of Banesco International, a worldwide group of financial institutions with a presence in 14 countries. As a corporation in continuous evolution, we promote the ongoing professional and personal development of our employees, by embracing challenges and adapting to the changing environment of today’s world. We aim to develop integral human beings, committed to making a difference at the workplace and out in the world. Our actions are rooted in our Values: Reliability, Responsibility, Quality, and Innovation. We believe that we all have the same ability to transform our daily tasks into significant contributions, and therefore, Leave Our Mark. At Banesco USA, one of our most valued assets is our enthusiastic team, which strives every day to create a world-class organization in an ever-changing world. Together, our team has made us a market leader and we invite you to join us. #LI-HYBRID

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