Associate Legal Counsel- Litigation (Hybrid- Kansas City)

This Associate Legal Counsel-Litigation will provide hands-on legal support and counsel to and work with business leaders, managers, and colleagues on legal issues impacting UMB and its subsidiaries.

How you will spend your time:

• Research and writing on legal issues.

• Assist with discovery in litigation matters.

• Draft dispute-related correspondence and other documents as necessary.

• Monitor litigation status and deadlines.

• Participate in projects and process improvements including assessing best practice, drafting updates, and reviewing for legal compliance.

• Prepare and distribute regular status reports; summarize trends and issues;

• Support in alternative decision-making situations, for a broad range of internal clients. 

• Works under the supervision of General Counsel or Senior Managing Counsel.

• Other duties as assigned.

We’re excited to talk with you if you have:

• JD and licensed to practice law.

• 1-3 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation

• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates ability to research and advise on complicated legal issues.

• Westlaw and other legal research tools proficient

Compensation Range:

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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