Primary Responsibilities
• Manage the overall legal risks of the branches and maintain the branch-wide Legal Risk Management Policy
• Track and update the branch-specific regulatory developments and changes to ensure regulatory compliance
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to management and business personnel
• Handle subpoenas, lawsuits, and other legal and regulatory matters
• Assist the Head Office with legal matters related to U.S. banking laws and regulations
• Work or coordinate with external counsels in legal and regulatory matters
• Draft or review third-party contracts and providing legal opinions
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Head or Senior Management
Requirements
• New York State licensed attorney-at-Law
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal and/or regulatory compliance within law firms or the financial industry
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred
In-House Counsel (Temp to Hire)
- Pay rate: $55 to $85 per hour *Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
- Estimated start time: ASAP