Attorney

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is part of the nation’s central bank and we’ve provided many opportunities for professional growth during our history.

For 25 years in a row we’ve been named “One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work” by North Coast 99.

This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications.

Our People Make the Difference! The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is seeking innovative thinkers with vision to build the framework that will carry the Bank into the future.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has an immediate opening for a full-time Attorney in its Legal Department.

The role does not have any managerial responsibilities.

Essential Accountabilities


* Provides legal advice and counsel to Bank management on routine and less-complex legal issues and policy concerns


* Supports the legal department’s representation of the Bank at hearings, meetings and other proceedings, and the department’s management of outside legal counsels’ representation of the Bank in litigation


* Supports staff training activities through review and explanation of changes in laws, regulations and Board of Governor's policies


* Negotiates routine or less-complex legal matters with customers, vendors, opposing counsel and other parties


* Participates on Bank and system workgroups


* Stays informed about current legislative, judicial and regulatory developments by reviewing periodicals and attending seminars


* Provides guidance to Bank management and must be able do so, orally and in writing, in an accurate, clear and concise manner 


* Performs other duties as assigned or requested


* Adheres to the Bank’s attendance policies through regular and prompt attendance

Education & Experience


* Doctoral Degree - Law / Juris Doctorate


* Licensed to practice law in State of Ohio.


* 3+ years of related work experience

Knowledge Areas


* Basic knowledge of project management


* Intermediate knowledge of regulations, procedures and practices of employment, contract, government ethics, and/or Freedom of Information Act


* Intermediate ability to perform independent research


* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 365


* Proficient in legal research tools and software


* Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance

Skill Areas


* Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities


* Basic strategic thinking/planning skills


* Intermediate presentation/public speaking


* Intermediate written and verbal communications


* Strong attention to detail and organizational


* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills


* Excell...