General Counsel

6 days ago


Salt Lake City, United States Sanford Rose Associates Network Full time

General Counsel Attorney

$250M Privately Held Financial Institution —Salt Lake City, UT— up to $600K


The Sizzle

  • Reports to President and CFO
  • Targeting 10-20 years of legal experience
  • No Direct Reports, this role requires rolling up the sleeves and getting into the weeds at times, looking for an attorney with broad financial institution experience
  • Role will replace retiring GC
  • Base Salary up to $300K plus profit sharing
  • Role will be in office full time and once training is complete will be 3 days/week
  • Will relo the right person (up to $50K)
  • Great benefits
  • Top 3 Activities: Coordinating with outside counsel, Internal Transactions (loan agreements, deal structures) & Loan Servicing/Modifications


Overview: A rapidly growing leader in the banking industry with over $3 billion in assets and 350+ employees, is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable General Counsel to navigate the increasing complexity of our operations and regulatory environment. This role will be pivotal in supporting the bank's transition into its next phase of growth.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily legal support to various teams, particularly in underwriting and lending operations.
  • Draft and review legal documents and handle routine legal matters.
  • Negotiate contract issues with a focus on ensuring robust legal remedies and compliance.
  • Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel to develop litigation strategies.
  • Develop and implement control processes across divisions.
  • Offer training and mentorship to team leaders on legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide clear internal legal opinions on statutes and regulations, translating complex legal language into comprehensible terms for non-legal stakeholders.
  • Stay informed and compliant with all relevant banking regulations, including specific programs like SBA and USDA lending.


Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience as a practicing attorney, ideally within the banking or financial services sector.
  • Strong capability in managing both the strategic and mundane aspects of legal work in a dynamic corporate environment.
  • Solid understanding of and experience with complex financial transactions including syndicated loans, mezzanine financing, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and experience in contract law.
  • Ability to effectively manage and work with external legal resources.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the capacity to mentor and train others.


Educational Requirements:

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
  • Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state.


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