SVP, General Counsel

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of St.

Louis

The Bank’s SVP General Counsel is the Bank’s chief legal officer and is responsible for the ethics and corporate secretary functions.

This role provides oversight of the entire Legal department and is a critical member of the senior leadership team contributing to the overall strategic direction of the Bank.

This role reports to the Bank’s First Vice President.

Job Responsibilities:


* Head the Legal functions of the Bank; leading a strong and diverse team to support business priorities and initiatives, process improvement, staff and team development and succession planning


* Acts as corporate secretary to the Board of Directors including the formation of relationships with top business executives serving in the Bank’s district for the purpose of recruitment and onboarding of Board members.


* Provide advice and counsel on all aspects of the Bank’s work including regulatory enforcement, intellectual property, employment law, data privacy and security, contracts, litigation and ethics rules and seeks outside expertise when needed.


* Acts as lead counsel for the Bank in its role in overseeing and coordinating work done by the Reserve Banks for the Treasury.

This includes partnership, communication and relationship building with Treasury lawyers and other Federal Reserve lawyers.


* Participates in Federal Reserve System legal groups and discussions, leading initiatives when appropriate providing high quality and execution of operational responsibilities.


* Ensures that all governance and control responsibilities are achieved at the highest level


* Acts as a trusted advisor to the President and CEO, leadership team colleagues, Board of Directors and other team members.


* Leverages leadership ability to actively contribute to the Bank’s leadership initiatives including strategic planning, policy development, cultural initiatives and mentorship.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:


* J.D.

degree from an accredited U.S.

law school.


* 15+ years’ progressive legal experience, banking or financial services experience is a plus.


* Progressive management experience including direct supervision of attorneys and other professional staff members


* Strong executive presence and outstanding communication and negotiation skills to influence direction and facilitate positive outcomes.


* Strong people leadership and talent management skills including attracting and hiring talent, engagement with staff and a focus on individual and team development.


* Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with, and act as a trusted advisor to, leaders and colleagues from varied backgrounds.


* Strong organizational agility skills and political savviness; demonstrated personal resilience when faced with challenges and setbacks.


* Ability to work cross-functionally to solve complex problems, manage chang...