Senior Attorney

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 142,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k/Thrift Plan with employer match

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking a Senior Attorney in its Legal & Ethics Department to serve as a strategic legal partner across the organization.

You will provide sophisticated counsel on general corporate matters, banking supervision, ethics, and regulatory issues while collaborating with business leaders. Ideal candidates bring 6–10 years of relevant experience, a Juris Doctor, and active Missouri Bar admission (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Missouri Bar membership or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• 6–10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, government, or in-house setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive counsel on day-to-day diverse legal issues across the organization.
• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and regulatory matters.
• Advise on banking supervision, ethics, and public information compliance.
• Support and train staff on employment policies and ethics and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active Missouri Bar membership or ability to obtain within 90 days

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has an immediate opening for a Senior Attorney in its Legal & Ethics Department. The St. Louis Fed, with branches in Little Rock, Louisville, and Memphis, serves all or parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The St. Louis Fed’s core functions include the following: promoting stable prices and economic growth, fostering a sound financial system, providing payment services to financial institutions, supporting the U.S. Treasury's financial operations, and advancing economic education, community development and fair access to credit. The Bank strives to maintain an engaging and exciting work environment that is both inviting and collegial. Join our mission-driven legal team as a Senior Attorney, where you'll serve as a strategic legal partner across our organization and the Federal Reserve System. This role offers the opportunity to provide sophisticated counsel on complex corporate matters while working collaboratively with business leaders in a dynamic, innovative environment. Together with the Bank’s Legal & Ethics and Corporate Secretary team, the Senior Attorney will deliver expert legal guidance on general corporate matters and areas unique to Reserve Bank operations, including banking supervision, ethics, fiscal agency services, public information and record requests, and law enforcement. The ideal candidate brings a versatile skill set, exceptional judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive counsel on day-to-day diverse legal issues across the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and strategic initiatives
• Provide counsel on banking supervision matters, regulatory applications (M&A), and emerging financial services legal issues
• Monitor and advise on evolving regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations
• Support administration of the Bank’s public records disclosure policy
• Advise on employment policies, compliance matters, and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead drafting, negotiation, and review of diverse commercial agreements, including service contracts, RFPs, memoranda of understanding, NDAs, licenses, and vendor agreements
• Partner with procurement teams to ensure compliant and efficient contracting processes
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
• Provide counsel and training on employee ethics and compliance policies
• Advise and train law enforcement leadership and officers on relevant legal issues
• Design and deliver training programs on relevant legal topics for internal stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in Missouri or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, governmental agency and/or in-house legal department

Preferred:

• Experience in banking, financial services, or government/quasi-government entities
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance and risk management
• Knowledge of the Federal Reserve System, banking operations, or financial regulation
• Experience with UCC Article 9, secured lending, or collateral matters
• Background in government procurement or public-sector contracting

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional legal analysis, judgment, and problem-solving abilities
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for non-legal audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels
• Proactive, service-oriented approach with a focus on enabling business objectives
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical practice

Salary

Salary: $ 141,500-$183,900

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your career growth — along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

• Medical (4 options)
• Prescription
• Dental (3 options)
• Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center
• Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop (St. Louis location)
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Job Category Legal Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America) The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible. All employees who require access to CSI and/or FOMC information are subject to periodic background investigations and must comply with all applicable information handling policies.

We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about Bank's culture. The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Onsite

OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward. Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future colleague.