Head Of Legal Strategy - Assistant General Counsel Manager

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Job Description:
At Regions, the Assistant General Counsel Manager is a section leader responsible for other attorneys in specialized areas. This manager leads and directs the work of other attorneys and other support staff who are responsible for providing a wide range of Legal services and advice.
Primary Responsibilities
Assists the Head of the corporate legal department with administrative or legal matters, including the planning, organizing, and managing of work activity assignments
Manages other General Counsel who advise members within a specialized legal area or particular business activity
Provides counsel in cases of litigation
Protects the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation
Ensures compliance of laws and regulations
Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company
Directs activities of three or more General Attorneys and other support staff
Manages outside counsel and develops strategy for litigation and regulatory proceedings
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
Fifteen (15) years of experience
Five (5) years of management experience
Fiduciary trust law experience
Skills and Competencies
Ability to apply legal theories
Ability to assimilate and analyze facts
Ability to distinguish relevant facts
Demonstrated skill to judge character
Demonstrated skill to resolve complex legal issues
Knowledge of corporate law and banking regulations
Skilled to communicate effectively in person and by telephone
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Regions is seeking a leader to play a pivotal role in building out a Legal Strategy function within the bank within the context of the entire bank enterprise. This role will involve designing, implementing, and overseeing processes, technologies, and strategies to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and overall performance of the legal department. This Leader will collaborate closely with legal teams, enterprise leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and external vendors to drive effective legal operations that are aligned with bank’s business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Develop a Legal Strategy for the law department of the future and lead a high-performing team that includes all operations of the legal department as well as risk
Identify areas for improvement and innovation within the legal department
Continuously seek opportunities to optimize and streamline processes
Work with other legal leaders to improve processes for all legal activities included implementation of Legal technology solutions that enhance efficiency and enable better data-driven decision-making. Oversee the integration and adoption of new tools, including AI-driven platforms
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the legal department and develop reporting mechanisms to track and communicate performance against these metrics. Utilize AI-driven analytics to derive actionable insights from data
Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during process improvements, technology implementations, and organizational changes
Collaborate closely with legal teams, finance, IT, HR, and other relevant departments to align the legal department with broader organizational objectives
Work with the larger enterprise to develop and enforce policies and procedures related to the legal department
Position Type Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum: $195,426.40 USD
Median: $285,400.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans: This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
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Location Details Regions Center
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We have a passion for creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, and many other primary and secondary dimensions that make each of us unique as individuals and provide valuable perspective that makes us a better company and employer. More importantly, we recognize that creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.
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