Legal Affairs Manager — Banking Contracts & Compliance

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis seeks a skilled paralegal to support the General Counsel’s Office. You will assist attorneys with Ameriprise Bank, FSB matters, manage contractual agreements with affiliates, review advertising, and respond to internal and external requests.

This role requires 3–5 years relevant experience, an ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent, and strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent (2 years)
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program or equivalent education/experience
• Solid drafting and research skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Exhibits good working knowledge of products and services and business lines related to area of responsibility
• Demonstrates increasing depth of knowledge of regulatory framework area of specialty and/or increasing breadth of knowledge in areas within and related to area of specialty
• Has primary business partner responsibility for particular individuals or issues (more routine in nature)
• Makes decisions quickly and appropriately using extensive expertise
• Advanced subject matter expertise in business area being supported
• Ability to learn and utilize new tools and technologies

Responsibilities

• Manage review of marketing materials.
• Draft disclosures and client-facing product agreements.
• Draft contractual agreements with Ameriprise Bank, FSB affiliates.
• Research various federal and state law questions.
• Work on special projects and initiatives as requested.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Drafting

Research skills

Analytical skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Partner collaboration

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis seeks a skilled paralegal to support the General Counsel’s Office. You will assist attorneys with Ameriprise Bank, FSB matters, manage contractual agreements with affiliates, review advertising, and respond to internal and external requests.

This role requires 3–5 years relevant experience, an ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent, and strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.