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Posted September 30, 2022

General Counsel

WSFS Bank
Philadelphia, PA Full Time

Description: The General Counsel is a crucial resource for WSFS business lines and other service providers within the organization. This role will...

Description:

The General Counsel is a crucial resource for WSFS business lines and other service providers within the organization. This role will serve as the primary support and advisor across the organization on matters related to litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with all business lines on transactional and litigation matters, including but not limited to Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Compliance, Finance and Vendor Management

Work closely with outside counsel on litigation matters

Serve as the main advisor to the Corporate Secretary on various corporate governance matters

Advise business units and infrastructure functions on bank regulatory issues that arise in the course of the Bank’s activities

Sample specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising on corporate and commercial matters, customer complaints, consumer disclosures, internal investigations, employment matters

Draft and file the organization’s annual proxy statement, including managing shareholder and management proposals

Provide advice within the Legal Department with respect to legal issues involving document processing of writs, levies, subpoenas

Provide legal advice to bank branches

Actively participate with relevant banking associations, update management on legislative changes and recommend advocacy, where applicable

Facilitate positive and effective partnerships across all business lines and help educate business partners on the Legal Department’s role throughout the organization

Responsible for updating, drafting, and managing the policies that fall under the Legal Department’s purview

Serve as a mentor for more junior Associates within the Legal Department

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required

Must be licensed in Delaware, Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey

Must have a minimum of 8 years of legal experience in or with the banking or financial services industry

Must have substantial knowledge of banking regulations

Must have working knowledge of related areas of law in banking or financial services (e.g., employment, contracts, information technology, privacy, real estate)

Strong drafting skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a deadline-intensive environment

Excellent communication abilities with both executive leadership and Associates at all levels

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and ability to influence through collaboration

Inclusiveness:

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at careers@ wsfsbank.com.

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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