SVP, General Counsel - Federal Reserve Bank (FRB)

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 change and improve quality and service.
• Ability to develop and leverage a strong external network.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to obtain top secret security clearance.

Additional Requirements:

This position requires: U.S. citizenship; access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and the ability to obtain a secret security clearance; current or future residency within a commutable distance to the St. Louis headquarters and adherence to Federal Reserve rules regarding investment and trading restrictions.

All employees who require access to CSI are subject to periodic background investigations and must comply with all applicable information handling policies.

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we believe the Federal Reserve most effectively serves the American public by building a more diverse and inclusive economy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, at all levels of the organization, has been one of our core values for many years and remains strong as we continue enhancing our efforts. Learn more about Bank’s culture.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Executive

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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