VP, In-House Counsel

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and business-minded attorney to join our legal department as VP Litigation Counsel. This role offers a unique opportunity to assume primary responsibility for managing the Bank's portfolio of credit litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and related collection matters while serving as a trusted legal advisor to business and operational stakeholders.

This position is ideal for an attorney seeking meaningful responsibility, direct interaction with executive leadership, and the opportunity to broaden their experience across a variety of banking, lending, and regulatory matters. You will join a collaborative, high-performing legal team where your contributions will have a direct impact on the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following.

• Manage and oversee the Bank's portfolio of commercial and consumer litigation matters, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, collections, and related proceedings.
• Direct and supervise outside counsel, including budget management, strategy development, and litigation oversight.
• Evaluate legal risks, recommend litigation strategies, and advise internal stakeholders regarding disputed matters.
• Partner with lending, credit, special assets, and servicing teams to resolve problem loans and maximize recoveries.
• Review pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and litigation-related correspondence.
• Provide legal guidance regarding foreclosure procedures, creditor rights, workouts, loan enforcement, and bankruptcy matters.
• Assist with responses to subpoenas, discovery requests, and governmental inquiries.
• Monitor legal developments impacting lending, collections, foreclosure practices, and creditor remedies.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives and legal compliance efforts.
• Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job does not have managerial responsibilities.