Associate Corporate Counsel, TriState Capital Bank

Job Description Summary

TriState Capital Bank, a Pennsylvania-chartered state member bank, wishes to add an additional member to its Legal Department. The Legal Department works closely with virtually all other departments within TriState Capital Bank and is responsible for a wide range of duties. The successful candidate will be required to assist some or all of these other groups, and therefore must be able to identify and address a wide range of legal issues. In addition to the requirements below, the successful candidate must have a willingness to understand the “why,” not just the “what” or the “how” of the job. The Legal Department sees itself as an important line of defense for TriState Capital Bank’s interests and risk tolerances, while simultaneously serving as problem solvers and solution creators within those tolerances. The successful candidate will be expected to help the other members of the Legal Department fulfill that mission.

Job Summary:

TriState Capital Bank, a Pennsylvania-chartered state member bank, wishes to add an additional member to its Legal Department.  The Legal Department works closely with virtually all other departments within TriState Capital Bank and is responsible for a wide range of duties.  The successful candidate will be required to assist some or all of these other groups, and therefore must be able to identify and address a wide range of legal issues.  In addition to the requirements below, the successful candidate must have a willingness to understand the “why,” not just the “what” or the “how” of the job.  The Legal Department sees itself as an important line of defense for TriState Capital Bank’s interests and risk tolerances, while simultaneously serving as problem solvers and solution creators within those tolerances.  The successful candidate will be expected to help the other members of the Legal Department fulfill that mission.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analysis of trust and corporate governance documents
• Draft loan, equipment finance, and deposit-related documents
• Negotiate, draft, and revise vendor and inter-affiliate agreements
• Assist in developing and implementing litigation and problem loan workout strategy
• Review and respond to bankruptcy filings, subpoenas, garnishments, and other legal process
• Identify and analyze bank regulatory matters
• Manage outside counsel
• Advise on legal issues pertinent to TriState Capital Bank’s business

Knowledge of:

• Advanced concepts, principles, and practices of laws and regulations related to assigned functional areas
• Banking laws and the regulatory framework within which banks operate
• Banking products and services, including without limitation deposit services, commercial lending, private lending, and equipment finance transactions

Skill in:

• Negotiation  
• Identifying and analyzing legal issues with respect to banks
• Developing, preparing, and presenting legal theories and strategies
• Legal research and writing, including researching and analyzing laws and guidance related to banks 
• Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations on legal issues to associates of all levels
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications

Ability to:

• Consistently exhibit strong work ethic
• Manage, coach, and mentor others
• Interpret, apply, and recommend changes to organizational policies and procedures
• Provide legal advice, counsel, and recommendations to senior management on significant issues
• Balance conflicting resource and priority demands, and manage time in connection with heavy workload
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Read, interpret, analyze and apply complex legal information
• Manage dissemination of highly confidential information discreetly
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Handle stressful situations
• Provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

Education/Previous Experience

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials and minimum eight (8+) years of specific experience in the relevant practice area(s) (law firm, regulator or self-regulatory organization, and/or in-house in a related area involving banking or financial services industry preferred).

•  OR ~

•  Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Certifications

State Bar (Pennsylvania Preferred)

Travel

Yes, as needed. Amount of travel varies.

Juris Doctor (JD): LawGeneral Experience - 6 to 10 yearsState Bar (Any State) - American Bar Association

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

#LI-JB1