Senior Counsel I - Consumer Banking

Apple Bank; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apple Bank in New York, NY offers a hybrid Senior Counsel I role overseeing legal support for Consumer Banking, including deposits, payments, and lending. You will review marketing materials, disclosures, and consumer-facing agreements while advising on evolving regulatory developments.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, active NY bar license, 5–8 years of relevant experience in banking, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Active license to practice law in New York State.
• 5–8 years of legal experience in banking or financial institutions.
• Experience advising on digital banking platforms and electronic payment systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal + written).
• Proven ability to operate in a highly regulated environment.
• Detail oriented and well organized.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary legal reviewer for marketing and advertising materials, ensuring compliance with consumer protection and banking laws and accurate product terms.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sponsorship agreements and marketing-related contracts.
• Review and advise on consumer-facing agreements, disclosures, notices, and forms.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impact on business strategy.
• Advise on payments-related third-party relationships and review related contracts and operating requirements.
• Advise on laws and standards applicable to consumer banking products (e.g., TISA, EFAA, EFT Act, TILA, UDAP).
• Perform other duties as requested.

Kenntnisse

Legal experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

New York, NY (Hybrid) Salary Range - $180,000 - $220,000

The Senior Counsel I serves as a key legal advisor to Apple Bank’s Consumer Banking Division, providing legal counsel and support to the business on legal and regulatory matters relating to products and services, including deposits, payments, and lending. Key responsibilities include reviewing marketing communications, customer-facing documentation, monitoring, assessing and advising on legislative and regulatory developments affecting Consumer Banking, and communication legal advice to internal partners.

The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple matters and shifting priorities, respond effectively to evolving business needs, meet operational timelines, identify and analyze legal and regulatory risks, and develop practical recommendations that support the Bank’s business objectives while appropriately managing legal risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary legal reviewer for marketing and advertising materials, partnering with Marketing, Compliance, and business teams to ensure advertising, promotional offers and customer communications comply with applicable consumer protection and banking laws and accurately describe product terms and conditions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sponsorship agreements and marketing related contracts.
• Review and advise on consumer-facing agreements, disclosures, notices, and forms.
• Monitor and assess regulatory and legislative developments and evaluate their impact on business strategy.
• Advise on payments-related third-party relationships and review related contracts, network rules and operating requirements.
• Advise on laws, regulations, and standards that are applicable to consumer banking products, including, but not limited to, the Truth in Savings Act, Expedited Funds Availability Act, Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Truth in Lending Act, and Unfair Deceptive and Abusive Acts and Practices Act.
• Perform other duties as requested.

SKILLS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Active license to practice law in New York State.
• 5–8 years of legal experience gained at a law firm, government agency, bank, or other financial institution, with experience advising on legal and regulatory matters related to consumer or retail banking.
• Experience advising on digital banking platforms and electronic payment systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal + written).
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated and evolving environment.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, prioritize responsibilities, and manage workload.
• Strong analytical and demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Must be detail oriented and well organized.

Visa sponsorship not available.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.