Hancock Whitney
Corporate Counsel
Hancock Whitney, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500
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JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:
Provides advice and counsel on a wide variety of legal matters or problems involving Hancock Whitney and its subsidiaries (the Company), including complex commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings and commercial and consumer banking, all as part of managing legal risks and costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as monitoring attorney of ongoing Company litigation, assisting with the handling, management, and resolution of litigation and disputes.Oversees a diverse range of litigation and regulatory proceedings including pre-litigation dispute resolution, management of active litigation, discovery, and other litigation requests and procedures.Coordinates notices and updates to the Company’s insurers related to active and concluded litigation against the Company; prepares periodic litigation reports for executive management, the Board, and auditors.Assists in investigation of and response to various regulatory complaints, as well as internal investigations, and reviews various types of regulatory or legal requests or notices directed to or served upon the Company for proper handling.Acts as a liaison with outside law firms including monitoring and tracking assigned projects or cases, evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of outside law firms, and consulting with outside law firms on strategy and policy issues.Assists in developing training programs and/or materials; Provides such training as appropriate or requested.Provides advice and counsel on a variety of legal matters involving the Company.Proactively assesses risks/loss exposure facing the Company and recommends/collaborates on solutions to mitigate/minimize such risks/losses; identifies best practices.Prepares responses to regulatory exam requests and requests by internal and external auditors.Assists with product development and revenue initiatives of a wide variety.Keeps informed of federal and state legislation and judicial decisions that may affect Company operations; provides advice and counsel based on interpretations of said laws, regulations, and decisions.Prepares and reviews business agreements and handles other legal matters as needed.Advises and provides support to Company associates on all legal and compliance aspects of commercial and consumer banking.Assists with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documents, including, for example, contracts, loan documentation, customer facing agreements, and corporate level agreements involving the Company’s interests or the interests of customers.Assists as needed with review and commentary on proposed state and federal laws and regulations.Assists as needed in corporate governance and deal structuring.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly and/or indirectly supervises employees in Legal and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution5+ years of legal experience, preferably within a financial institutionBusiness experience obtained through the private practice of law desired, with an emphasis on commercial and/or complex litigation or disputesLicensed to practice law in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas, or eligible to become licensed in one or more of those statesAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlinesAbility to operate a keyboard if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to travel if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.
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JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:
Provides advice and counsel on a wide variety of legal matters or problems involving Hancock Whitney and its subsidiaries (the Company), including complex commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings and commercial and consumer banking, all as part of managing legal risks and costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as monitoring attorney of ongoing Company litigation, assisting with the handling, management, and resolution of litigation and disputes.Oversees a diverse range of litigation and regulatory proceedings including pre-litigation dispute resolution, management of active litigation, discovery, and other litigation requests and procedures.Coordinates notices and updates to the Company’s insurers related to active and concluded litigation against the Company; prepares periodic litigation reports for executive management, the Board, and auditors.Assists in investigation of and response to various regulatory complaints, as well as internal investigations, and reviews various types of regulatory or legal requests or notices directed to or served upon the Company for proper handling.Acts as a liaison with outside law firms including monitoring and tracking assigned projects or cases, evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of outside law firms, and consulting with outside law firms on strategy and policy issues.Assists in developing training programs and/or materials; Provides such training as appropriate or requested.Provides advice and counsel on a variety of legal matters involving the Company.Proactively assesses risks/loss exposure facing the Company and recommends/collaborates on solutions to mitigate/minimize such risks/losses; identifies best practices.Prepares responses to regulatory exam requests and requests by internal and external auditors.Assists with product development and revenue initiatives of a wide variety.Keeps informed of federal and state legislation and judicial decisions that may affect Company operations; provides advice and counsel based on interpretations of said laws, regulations, and decisions.Prepares and reviews business agreements and handles other legal matters as needed.Advises and provides support to Company associates on all legal and compliance aspects of commercial and consumer banking.Assists with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documents, including, for example, contracts, loan documentation, customer facing agreements, and corporate level agreements involving the Company’s interests or the interests of customers.Assists as needed with review and commentary on proposed state and federal laws and regulations.Assists as needed in corporate governance and deal structuring.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly and/or indirectly supervises employees in Legal and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution5+ years of legal experience, preferably within a financial institutionBusiness experience obtained through the private practice of law desired, with an emphasis on commercial and/or complex litigation or disputesLicensed to practice law in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas, or eligible to become licensed in one or more of those statesAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlinesAbility to operate a keyboard if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to travel if required to perform the essential job functionsAbility to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.
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