Senior Counsel

OverviewThe Senior Counsel (Bank Regulatory & Corporate Governance) provides legal advice to the bank and its publicly-traded holding company on bank regulatory matters and general corporate matters. This attorney will work with management to address legal and regulatory matters related to the bank’s operations and assist with corporate governance matters, such as subsidiary management and drafting resolutions and minutes for the board of directors and its committees. The individual reports to the bank’s Assistant General Counsel.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesManage the preparation and filing of reports and applications with banking regulators and regularly communicate with regulatorsPrepare documentation relating to corporate approvals, such as board and committee minutes and resolutionsOversee subsidiary maintenanceServe on various internal working groups related to regulatory mattersProvide expert advice to senior management concerning laws, rules, and regulations affecting the bank’s operations, including regulations issued by the Arkansas State Bank Department, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and other federal and state regulatory agenciesMonitor, research, and analyze existing laws, rules, and regulations (and changes thereto) to evaluate and assess their impact on the corporation and the bankAdvise on the legal and regulatory implications of bank policies, products, services, and operationsReview and negotiate contracts related to strategic transactions and third party relationshipsAdvise on various finance, accounting and tax-related matters and provide legal advice to one or more banking-related business units as neededDirect and supervise outside law firms on specific projects, when appropriatePerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The attributes listed below are representative of the requisite knowledge, skill, and/or ability.SkillsIn-depth experience drafting, reviewing, and editing regulatory filings and disclosures and/or drafting and reviewing complex legal agreementsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documentsAbility to effectively present information to senior managementHigh level of expertise in banking, corporate, or other relevant area of law that results in independent work with little direction or oversight requiredStrong critical thinking skillsDetail oriented with excellent legal judgmentAbility to synthesize and advise on complex fact and legal topicsStrong project management and organizational skillsAbility to communicate effectivelyHigh degree of adherence to ethical standardsEducation And/or ExperienceA law degree from an accredited law schoolAdmission to at least one state barPreferably five to seven years of extensive, relevant experience as an attorney in a large law firm, regulatory agency, or corporate legal departmentExperience related to the financial services industry is strongly preferredOther QualificationsAbility to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity towards all work-related informationLocationThis position may be located anywhere within the bank’s footprint, including: Little Rock, AR; Kansas City, MO; Springfield, MO; St. Louis, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; and Houston, TX.Equal Employment OpportunitySimmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr