Fifth Third Bank
Assistant General Counsel - Consumer Collections
Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
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We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.GENERAL FUNCTION:Represent Fifth Third Bancorp and affiliates in a specific area of law that includes
Consumer Collections (Auto, Mortgage, Credit Card) / Foreclosure / Bankruptcy.
Acts as lead in house counsel to senior management, department leaders, human resources, etc. regarding a variety of highly complex legal matters.Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide legal guidance and counsel to specific department, division, line of business, etc. Works with representatives from various departments on developing/modifying policies and procedures where necessary. Perform all necessary legal research for area of responsibility.Receive complaints and distribute them to either in-house counsel or assign cases to appropriate outside counsel. Coordinate litigation list input and status updates. Acts as a liaison with outside law firms.Maintain an up-to-date awareness of all new and changing laws and legislation to protect the Bancorp from potential litigation.Manage all legal issues and litigation for a specific area of responsibility.Oversee preparation, filing, and tracking of all legal documents and proceedings.File all necessary legal/regulatory applications on behalf of Fifth Third Bank.Assist in the negotiation and closing of acquisition and disposition transactions.Investigate or assist in the investigation of complaints or allegations against the bank.Manage department employees including staffing, performance, and salary administration for the group.Allocate and review work, provide training, work with staff to set and achieve objectives, and guide and advise subordinates for individual development.Motivate employees through decisions regarding pay, placement, and promotions.Review all contracts for various areas of the bank.Proactive surveillance of regulatory changes to the environment.Interpret regulatory changes identified.Oversee and approve regulatory inventory.Ongoing guidance of the interpretation for regulatory requirements and impacted changes.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for providing employees timely, candid, and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and providing challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Minimum 10 years experience preferred.J.D. required.Admission to a state bar.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills.Problem resolution and analytical skills and the ability to interact well with all organizational levels.Previous leadership experience preferred or equivalent mentorship/management of project work.Exposure to senior professionals, executive presence needed.LOCATION:
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.GENERAL FUNCTION:Represent Fifth Third Bancorp and affiliates in a specific area of law that includes
Consumer Collections (Auto, Mortgage, Credit Card) / Foreclosure / Bankruptcy.
Acts as lead in house counsel to senior management, department leaders, human resources, etc. regarding a variety of highly complex legal matters.Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide legal guidance and counsel to specific department, division, line of business, etc. Works with representatives from various departments on developing/modifying policies and procedures where necessary. Perform all necessary legal research for area of responsibility.Receive complaints and distribute them to either in-house counsel or assign cases to appropriate outside counsel. Coordinate litigation list input and status updates. Acts as a liaison with outside law firms.Maintain an up-to-date awareness of all new and changing laws and legislation to protect the Bancorp from potential litigation.Manage all legal issues and litigation for a specific area of responsibility.Oversee preparation, filing, and tracking of all legal documents and proceedings.File all necessary legal/regulatory applications on behalf of Fifth Third Bank.Assist in the negotiation and closing of acquisition and disposition transactions.Investigate or assist in the investigation of complaints or allegations against the bank.Manage department employees including staffing, performance, and salary administration for the group.Allocate and review work, provide training, work with staff to set and achieve objectives, and guide and advise subordinates for individual development.Motivate employees through decisions regarding pay, placement, and promotions.Review all contracts for various areas of the bank.Proactive surveillance of regulatory changes to the environment.Interpret regulatory changes identified.Oversee and approve regulatory inventory.Ongoing guidance of the interpretation for regulatory requirements and impacted changes.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for providing employees timely, candid, and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and providing challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Minimum 10 years experience preferred.J.D. required.Admission to a state bar.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills.Problem resolution and analytical skills and the ability to interact well with all organizational levels.Previous leadership experience preferred or equivalent mentorship/management of project work.Exposure to senior professionals, executive presence needed.LOCATION:
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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