At First Republic, we care about our people.
Founded in 1985, we offer extraordinary client service in private banking, private business banking and private wealth management.
We believe that personal connections are everything and our success is driven by the relationships we form with our colleagues and clients.
You’ll always feel empowered and valued here.
Incredible teams doing exceptional work, every day
The Audit, Risk, Compliance and Legal groups support First Republic’s business objectives by systematically improving the effectiveness of its risk management, control and governance processes.
We own and administer these processes while educating our colleagues to best support them.
Our mission is to promote a culture of compliance and to be the best partner we can to our business stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Counsel will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day legal work on lending transactions for the Bank’s Professional Loan Programs for private equity professionals, product development for the Lending Department, which originates the Bank’s Professional Loan Programs, Eagle Gold and Personal Line of Credit personal loans and Eagle One for Business small business loans, and other general banking issues and legal needs as they arise.
The Counsel will guide the execution of business plans and initiatives that support the Lending Department.
This is a key role within the bank’s legal department and the successful candidate will be tasked with supporting the institutions lending professionals.
What you’ll do as Director, Senior Counsel:
– Focus exclusively on providing legal advice and services to the Lending Department.
Draft, negotiate, consult and advise both internally and externally on documentation for our Lending products, including our Personal Line of Credit, Eagle Gold, Eagle One for Business and Professional Loan Programs, in conformance with Loan Policy guidelines and as approved by the Executive Loan or Senior Credit Committees.
Requires experience negotiating against top corporate law firms.
– Assist the Lending Department to formulate, communicate, and implement strategic business plans to help the Lending Department function more efficiently.
Translate creative concepts into actionable plans to meet the needs of the department.
– Advise the Lending Department on regulatory requirements affecting new product development.
– Implement and maintain written policies and procedures in each area of responsibility.
– Review and provide guidance on marketing materials for the Personal Line of Credit and our other Lending products.
– Meet deliverables to support internal audits, external audits, regulatory examinations, or any other oversight review.
– Perform duties and responsibilities specific to department functions and activities or as assigned by supervisor.
– Responsibilities include the following: 1) adhering to and complying with all applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (i.e.
Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, etc.), 2) adhering to Bank policies and procedures, 3) completing required training, 4) identifying and reporting potential suspicious activity to the BSA/AML Officer, and 5) knowing and verifying the identity of any customer(s) that enters into a relationship with the Bank.
Qualifications
You could be a great fit if you have:
– Solid understanding of transactional processes and procedures.
– Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
– Proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
– Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
– Proactive individual able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
– Able to quickly forge effective working relationships with a variety of personalities.
– Ability to succeed in a team-oriented work environment.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Excellent strategic planning skills.
– Demonstrated skills in organization and strong attention to detail.
– Able to handle both a wide range of matters and a high volume of matters with a focus on risk/reward and adding value.
– Provides extraordinary service.
– Furthers the First Republic Bank culture and values.
Job Demands:
– Must be able to review and analyze data reports and manuals; must be computer proficient.
– Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone and in person.
Own your work and your career
– apply now
Are you willing to take initiative and make decisions?
Are you willing to go the extra mile because you love what you do and how you can contribute as a team?
Do you want the freedom to grow and the opportunity to take charge of your own career?
If so, then come join us.
We want hard working team players.
You’ll have the independence to learn, lead and drive change.
A culture of extraordinary service, empowerment and stability—that’s the First Republic way.
Come join us!
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer.
In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.
First Republic is subject to federal laws that restrict the employment of individuals with certain types of criminal histories, including FDIA Section 19 and FINRA.
To the extent not inconsistent with our obligations under those federal laws and regulations, First Republic will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles and San Francisco ban-the-box laws.
We’re always on the lookout for top talent and are adding new jobs every week.
First Republic Bank is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status or any other legally protected category, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
Banking products and services are offered by First Republic Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender
Investment Advisory services are provided by First Republic Investment Management, Inc.
Trust services are provided by First Republic Trust Company and First Republic Trust Company of Delaware LLC.
Brokerage services are offered through First Republic Securities Company, LLC, Member FINRA / SIPC .
Insurance services are provided through First Republic Securities Company, DBA Grand Eagle Insurance Services, LLC, CA Insurance License # 0I13184, and First Republic Investment Management, DBA Eagle Private Insurance Services, CA Insurance License # 0K93728.
Investment, Insurance and Advisory Products and Services, and Foreign Exchange Transactions, are Not FDIC Insured or Insured by Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit, Not Bank Guaranteed and May Lose Value.