Legal Counsel Analyst

Founded in 1963, FirstBank maintains more than $20 billion in assets and operates over 100 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. Its growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities and employees, which is at the center of the company's "banking for good" mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience its great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There's an opportunity for everyone with positions all across the company, from Teller and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
The Analyst, Legal Counsel will provide general legal advice to company personnel related to operations and activities and assist in the development of policies and procedures to manage legal risk within the company. The Analyst will be responsible for negotiating vendor agreements, implementing eDiscovery practices, and advising on a variety of banking law and regulatory matters.
What you will do

• Provide general legal advice to company personnel and determine when to involve outside counsel
• Assist with banking law and regulatory matters
• Conduct legal research as needed
• Review and negotiate vendor agreements
• Draft and review internal standard template agreements
• Provide training for personnel on legal matters
• Assist with Contract Lifecycle Management efforts
• Assist in the termination and modification of vendor relationships
• Advise the Bank on contract disputes and negotiate favorable resolutions
• Collaborate with other internal departments such as information security, compliance, vendor management, and project management
• Assist in overseeing the subpoena response process, manage complex document review, and perform necessary redactions
• Assist with compliance with Court Orders where necessary
• Assist the preservation of attorney-client privilege between FirstBank, internal counsel, and outside counsel
• Maintain and periodically review customer account agreements
• Assist in coordination of intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patent infringement, etc.
• Monitor outstanding/pending litigation involving the company
• Assist Compliance and Audit departments on Violations of Law (VOL) determinations
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Colorado
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a private practice or as in-house counsel

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with regulated financial institutions
• Familiarity with software agreements
• Experience working with the Federal Reserve, OCC, and/or FDIC
• Commercial Litigation experience
• Intellectual property and privacy law experience
• Bankruptcy law experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Colorado banking laws
• General knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code and Uniform Consumer Credit Code
• General knowledge of Bank Holding Company Act, Dodd-Frank Act, Fair Credit Reporting & FACT
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information

Salary Range
$100,000.00 To $150,000.00
Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees' professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D
FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.
*This opportunity is expected to close March 22, 2024*