Senior Counsel (Bank Regulatory & Corporate Governance)

Simmons Bank
Kansas City, AR
Category Finance
Job Description
The Senior Counsel (Bank Regulatory & Corporate Governance) is a position within Simmons Bank's legal department responsible for providing legal advice to the bank and its publicly-traded holding company on bank regulatory matters and general corporate matters.

Requirements

  • Mange the preparation and filing of reports and applications with banking regulators and regularly communicate with regulators
  • Prepare documentation relating to corporate approvals, such as board and committee minutes and resolutions
  • Oversee subsidiary maintenance
  • Serve on various internal working groups related to regulatory matters
  • Provide expert advice to senior management concerning laws, rules, and regulations affecting the bank's operations
  • Monitor, research, and analyze existing laws, rules, and regulations (and changes thereto) to evaluate and assess their impact on the corporation and the bank
  • Advise on the legal and regulatory implications of bank policies, products, services, and operations
  • Review and negotiate contracts related to strategic transactions and third party relationships
  • Advise on various finance, accounting and tax-related matters and provide legal advice to one or more banking-related business units as needed
  • Direct and supervise outside law firms on specific projects, when appropriate
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

  • Excellent compensation and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable company
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
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