Corporate Counsel
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title:Corporate CounselLocation:CityScapeWhat you'll do:The
position of Corporate Counsel is to provide support, assistance and
legal advice to the bank and its holding company and affiliates on
a variety of corporate matters, including: corporate governance;
bank regulatory matters, SEC and NYSE reporting; subsidiary
management and corporate filings; evaluation and implementation of
strategic and tactical corporate initiatives; documentation and due
diligence responsibilities in connection with mergers and
acquisitions, securities offerings, equity investments and other
business transactions; the development of certain corporate
policies, procedures, and programs; working with outside counsel,
in particular related to maintenance of intellectual property
portfolio; and providing continuing advice and counsel on legal
matters and on the legal implications of all corporate matters.What
we are looking for:
- Advises the bank with respect to corporate governance matters
and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including
corporate and federal securities laws.
- Provides legal support on major business transactions,
including acquisitions, divestitures, investments and joint
ventures.
- Handles routine and complex business transactions, including
drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Participates on strategic teams to develop and implement
Company products and initiatives.
- Participates in the development of certain corporate policies,
procedures and quality control programs.
- Engage in work with outside counsel for various engagements on
behalf of the Company, in particular related to maintenance of
intellectual property portfolio.
- Works on a wide variety of issues and legal requirements
applicable to a publicly traded company.
- Supports boards and committees of the bank and its
affiliates.
- Assists other in-house attorneys on legal projects as
needed.
- Oversees non-attorney staff as necessary to ensure the delivery
of quality legal services.Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Arizona or other U.S.
jurisdiction.
- 3+ years of relevant experience or training in private practice
or in-house.
- Advanced knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations
applicable to corporations.
- Knowledge in some or all facets of the following: corporate and
contract law, federal securities laws and related SEC and NYSE
rules, bank regulatory rules.
- Excellent writing and contract drafting skills.
- Advanced ability to review legal research, analyze and
summarize findings as necessary.
- Exceptional oral, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.Benefits
you'll love:We offer all the important things you'd want - like
competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical
and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program,
tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a
wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to
bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how
successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you
invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!About the
company:Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance
Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent
Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank;
Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank
company.Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal
employment and will consider all qualified applicants without
regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital
status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance
Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing
reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you
are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable
accommodation to complete any part of the application process
and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email
HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting
us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of
your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries
concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the
application process.-- Western Alliance Bancorporation
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Sun City , Corporate Counsel, Legal , Phoenix, Arizona
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