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Banesco USA is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Legal Department.

Primary Job Duties

• Responsible for corporate governance matters:
  • Manage all board and committee meeting logistics, attend and record minutes of all board and committee meetings; facilitate board communications;
  • Assist General Counsel in advising the Board or Board level committees on its roles and responsibilities;
  • Serve as a focal point on all corporate governance matters;
  • Monitor corporate governance developments and assist the General Counsel in tailoring governance practices to meet the Board's needs and investor expectations;
  • Responsible for corporate disclosure and compliance with state corporation laws, and other regulatory laws as applicable;
  • Participate in the development and implementation of corporate governance program in coordination with multinational group;
  • Maintain key corporate documents and records
• Responsible for responding to subpoenas and legal process matters.
• Responsible for drafting and negotiating all types of agreements and instruments: including account agreements for the Bank, loan and credit agreements, pledge and security interest agreements, participation agreements, commercial and standby letters of credit, forbearance agreements vendor and consultant agreements, leases and employment agreements, policies and procedures.
• Provides 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.
• Assist the General Counsel and take other responsibilities as requested by the CEO or General Counsel.
• Responsible completing the annual training program as assigned.
• Performs other functions and/or duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: JD from an accredited institution
• Experience: Five (5) years minimum of 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.
• Advanced knowledge of local and federal banking regulations.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and banking/commercial matters related to compliance, contracts, lending transactions, fiduciary duties, consumer, data privacy, subpoenas and legal proceedings (civil and law enforcement subpoenas, garnishments, investigations).
• Experience within a multinational organization is highly preferred.
• Advance computer skills including but not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

• Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish. Ability to fluently speak, understand, read and write both languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.