Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advise and assist on development of consumer banking deposit and loan products and payment services over the entire life cycle from ideation to launch, including advice on marketing, disclosures, product terms and conditions, federal and state legal and regulatory standards, compliance management, operational implementation, and business impact.
• Provide expert legal advice on laws, regulations, and standards that are applicable to consumer deposit and loan products and services, including the Truth in Savings Act, Expedited Funds Availability Act, Truth in Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Electronic Funds Transfer Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach Bliley Act and Unfair, Deceptive and Abusive Acts and Practices Act (UDAAP).
• Collaborate with internal partners from across the Bank to assess the legal, regulatory and reputational risks associated with consumer banking deposit and loan products and services and develop approaches for managing such risks.
• Assist internal partners in the evaluation and development of appropriate consumer banking policies and practices that conform to legal and regulatory standards.
• Provide legal advice and support, and perform a wide variety of other tasks, as assigned to help the Bank protect its business, commercial, and reputational interests.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with consumer financial protection laws and regulations.
• Ability to draft complex contractual documents and product disclosures, terms and conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
• Impeccable attention to detail, unwavering commitment to excellence, and the highest standards of integrity.

Required Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in house at a financial institution.
• Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with consumer financial services at a medium to large law firm with banking clients and/or an in-house legal department at a bank.
• Familiarity with consumer deposit and lending products.

Job Overview

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well.

As the Assistant General Counsel - Consumer Banking, you will provide legal advice to Valley on issues affecting consumer deposit and loan products and services. The role will work closely with other attorneys in the Legal Department, as well as senior management and other internal partners from the Deposit Operations and Consumer Lending teams to manage effectively the legal, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with consumer products and services. The role is ideal for a junior to mid-level attorney with a background in consumer financial services regulations, consumer deposit and lending products, and consumer payment services.

Expected Work Hours

40

Total Rewards Summary

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions.

In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.