Corporate Counsel I
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Description: BBVA Compass is employing Corporate Counsel I right now, this career will be assigned in Alabama. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Responsibilities
JOB FUNCTION: This position reports directly to a Senior Corporate Counsel and will provide legal support to the procurement and vendor management operations of BBVA Compass. This position! will require the ability to work with various lines of business, compliance personnel, and external vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure the Bank's vendor management practices are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.
REGULAR DUTIES: Drafts, reviews, and edits legal documents and materials. Provides legal services and counsel to clients in relation to laws and regulations in the client's line of business. Produces clear and concise written materials that can be submitted to the customer with minimal or no revision or review by a more senior attorney. Identifies and analyzes more complex or novel matters; develops conclusions, makes recommendations, and provides reliable advice. Assigns the appropriate degree of importance to issues and can formulate and carry out research and investigative strategies. Advises clients on risks in one or more assigned departments or units of the organization; works with outside counsel to develop agreements, str! ategies, briefs, and communications; supervises outside counse! l work. Works directly with business clients and develops an understanding of business unit needs and products. Contributes advice and counsel on policy and procedures. May oversee the work of one or more legal assistants, paralegals, or associate attorneys. Counsels management whenever legal decisions or plans are being made or when changes in the law occur. Work assignments consist of major legal tasks involving problems of recognized complexity and facts that are occasionally in question for which considerable legal judgment, experience, and independent reasoning are required.Identifies the level and type of outside legal assistance needed by assessing the costs of outside legal services and supervising outside counsel to ensure that the fees charged are reasonable.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Four year college degree (excellent academic credentials)Strong verbal and written communication skills.Juris doctorate degree (excellent academic credentials) from a! n accredited law school and State Bar certification3+ years legal experience with a law firm with experience working with contracts and other complex legal documents.Corporate Counsel II: 7+ years legal experience with a law firm with experience working with contracts and other complex legal documents.
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This career will be opened on: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:52:02 GMT
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