Associate Counsel

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service is more than part of our name, its our mission and our purpose.

The Associate Counsel serves as a crucial resource for both the business lines and other service providers within the organization. This attorney will need to have general experience and a strong drive to learn. The role requires a strong ability to independently learn, research, and opine on a wide variety of matters, and the ability to provide advice that addresses business needs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day legal needs of the organization.
• Research and advise on federal and state laws affecting the operation of the Bank, including, but not limited to: federal and state banking law, lending and secured transactions, creditors rights/loan workout, consumer compliance regulations, bank deposit account issues, vendor contracts, Uniform Commercial Code, employment law, real estate law, trusts and estates, and litigation.
• Support the Corporate Secretary Function by drafting board resolutions, taking minutes, etc.
• Provide corporate governance support.
• Assist with corporate policy and procedure drafting, support and administration.
• Facilitate positive and effective partnerships across all business lines and help educate business partners on the Legal Departments role throughout the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required.
• Must be licensed in Delaware, Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey.
• Three (3) to Six (6) years of legal experience required (not including clerkships).
• Experience in financial services industry preferred.
• Must have a strong research, writing, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers.
• Must have a strong computer skills specifically with Microsoft products, Adobe Professional, and ability to learn and navigate new systems with ease.
• Must have a strong analytical and organizational skills with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a deadline-intensive environment.
• Must have excellent communication abilities with individuals at all levels.
• Must have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and ability to influence through collaboration.
• Must uphold and value a high sense of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at [email protected].

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.