Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisThe 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-daydiverselegal issuesacrossthe organization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and strategic initiatives
Provide counsel on banking supervision matters, regulatory applications(M&A), andemerging financial serviceslegal 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 andmaintaincontract 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, governmentalagencyand/or in-house legal department
Preferred:
Experienceinbanking, financial services, or government/quasi-government entities
Proventrack recorddrafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Strong understanding of employment law,complianceand 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
Total Rewards
Bring your passion andexpertise, andwe'llprovidethe opportunities that will challenge you and propel your career growth—along with a wide range of benefits andperksthat support your health, wealth, and life.
Salary: $141,500-$183,900
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:
Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and 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 andLong TermDisability 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…
At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's culture
The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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 mustcomply withall applicable information handling policies.
Full time
Regular
Yes
Legal Family Group
First (United States of America)
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The Federal Reserve System is the Central Bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible and more stable monetary and financial system. Over the years, its role in banking and the economy has expanded.
Today the Federal Reserve's duties fall into four general areas:
Conducting the nation's monetary policy by influencing the monetary and credit conditions in the economy in pursuit of maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates.
Supervising and regulating banking institutions to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation's banking and financial system and to protect the credit rights of consumers.
Maintaining the stability of the financial system and containing systemic risk that may arise in financial markets.
Providing financial services to depository institutions, the U.S. government, and foreign official institutions, including playing a major role in operating the nation's payments system.
