Assistant General Counsel - Ethics and Employment - ...

BackAssistant General Counsel - Ethics and Employment#25-1053Multiple LocationsApplyX Facebook LinkedIn Email CopyJob OverviewWe are looking for a highly motivated and detailed oriented attorney to join our growing teamAt Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well.As our Assistant General Counsel - Ethics and Employment Investigations, you will be a key member of Valley's employment law practice and ethics program, working closely with colleagues in Legal, HR, Compliance, Fraud Risk and the business to provide regular reporting on ethics-related matters and other employee trends.The position provides legal support across the employee lifecycle-from recruitment to offboarding-while monitoring employment law developments, guiding policy updates, offering internal training programs on compliance and employment law and supporting internal investigations and administrative claims.Ideal candidates will bring experience in workplace investigations, litigation and responding to administrative claims (e.g., EEOC, DOL, state agencies), working with outside counsel and advising on resolution strategies. Along with a strong interest in expanding their expertise across the full spectrum of workplace legal issues.This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to advance their in-house career in employment law. Expected Work Hours40Job DescriptionResponsibilities include but are not limited to:- Provide subject matter expertise, guidance and support to assigned clients in lines of business or functional areas.- Monitor changes in laws relevant to clients and assist them in understanding the implications for their areas.- Collaborate with business partners to address the legal requirements for policies, procedures, and documentation.- Prepare and update templates, checklists, correspondence, bank forms and agreements. Review proposed changes and documentation prepared by clients.- Negotiate with third parties as needed.- Support strategic initiatives and new products and services for the bank.RequirementsRequired Skills:- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.- Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders efficiently and effectively.- Ability to work collaboratively with members of executive and senior management, the legal team, and other colleagues.- Excellent verbal and written communication and document drafting skills.- Impeccable attention to detail in applying principles of legal and logical thinking to a wide variety of intellectual and practical problems.- Superior skill to read analyze and interpret complex documents, laws and regulations.Required Experience:- J.D. degree from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 5 years of applicable hands-on experience.Preferred Experience:- A combination of experience gained through law firm practice and in-house counsel work in a financial services organization.Full-time/Part-timeFull-timeFLSAExemptLocation(s).579 5th Ave, New York, New York 10017, United States70 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, New Jersey 07960, United StatesTotal Rewards SummaryWe provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.Job DetailsPay Range Pay RangeThe estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.$146,800.00 - $266,000.00 / yearPay TransparencyIn order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to

Created: 2025-11-13