Attorney

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of St. LouisThe Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has an immediate opening for an Attorney/Counsel in its Legal & Ethics Department. The St. Louis Fed, with branches in Little Rock, Louisville, and Memphis, serves all or parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The St. Louis Fed’s core functions include the following: promoting stable prices and economic growth, fostering a sound financial system, providing payment services to financial institutions, supporting the U.S. Treasury's financial operations, and advancing economic education, community development and fair access to credit.

The Attorney’s primary responsibilities will include providing legal advice on general corporate matters with an emphasis in financial services, financial institution supervision, payments, lending, and contracts. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and collaborative legal team that supports mission driven work.

The Attorney will report to the Bank's General Counsel or other officer within the Legal & Ethics Department. This role does not have any managerial responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to the Bank's various departments with a focus on supporting the Bank’s procurement process and supporting the Treasury, Supervision, and Technology Divisions.
• Support and advise Bank departments responsible for supervision of financial institutions, providing regular counsel and advice on emerging fintech issues, the Bank Holding Company Act, Change in Bank Control Act, Bank Merger Act, Federal Reserve Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Dodd-Frank Act, and Electronic Funds Transfer Act.
• Responsible for providing legal advice to the Reserve Bank’s lending and credit risk management department, including monitoring and providing advice regarding relevant legislative, regulatory and industry developments related to lending, secured transactions, and the Uniform Commercial Code. 
• Draft, negotiate and review contracts, service agreements and requests for proposals and other procurement documents, including memoranda of understanding, training materials, policies and complex agreements, NDAs, licenses, and website terms of use.
• Build relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization and across the Federal Reserve System. 
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.  

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to the Missouri bar, or eligibility and commitment to seek and obtain admission to the Missouri bar within 90 days of employment.
• 3+ years of experience in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments. Experience working with governmental agencies is a plus. 
• Strong analytical, problem solving and research skills. 
• Experience counseling and training at all levels within an organization.
• Ability to explain legal concepts, orally and in writing, to business clients in a clear and concise manner. 
• Experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others on complex issues.
• Willingness to learn various areas of the law and to assist colleagues as requested. 
• Ability to prioritize and complete numerous projects simultaneously.  
• This position will be located at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank location and requires a full-time, onsite presence. 
• Travel 5%.

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: $130,000-$150,000

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank’s culture.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Onsite

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