Banking Attorney

First American Bank is seeking a highly skilled Banking/Transactional Attorney to join our team. As an in-house lawyer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our operations adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to senior management and various departments on a wide range of issues, including banking regulations and operational matters.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks faced by the Bank and consult and guide senior management and various departments in risk mitigation.
• Prepare and provide training and guidance to employees on legal and regulatory requirements and emerging issues.
• Provide legal advice and assistance to commercial lenders related to deal structure and related matters, including reviewing and approving commitment letters and confidentiality agreements.
• Review and approve commercial loan documents, including negotiating with borrower's counsel and drafting custom provisions.
• Assist the commercial lenders with their collection efforts, including producing default letters and forbearance agreements.
• Provide legal assistance to the Trade Finance Department and negotiate deposit account control agreements for the Treasury Management department.
• Provide legal advice to the Retail Lending department on transactional and documentation issues.
• Assist in updating the department's forms and forms in the Laser Pro system as necessary.
• Work on commercial lending matters under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel and Commercial Managing Attorney.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois, Florida, or Wisconsin.
• Minimum five years of experience in a law firm or in-house; financial institution experience preferred.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to financial institutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collegially and independently, taking initiative.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with internal partners.
• Ability to interact with members of the legal and banking community.
• Use sound professional judgment to balance interests of the Bank and stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products and applications.
• Familiarity with e-discovery software tools.
• Experience with Westlaw or Lexis legal research required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and adapt responsibilities.

This is a regular full-time position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required. Occasional travel to various Bank branch locations may be necessary.