Legal Counsel

Location: On site at location listed in job posting.

The incumbent provides legal advice to management and works with outside counsel. Upon request and direction from the General Counsel, manages litigation and performs administrative and other tasks related to those functions.

The incumbent provides legal advice to management and works with outside counsel. Upon request and direction from the General Counsel, manages litigation and performs administrative and other tasks related to those functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• With advice from the General Counsel and outside law firms, reviews and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to ensure that contract and other documents meet business objectives and appropriately address legal issues.
• Provides legal advice on operational issues such as powers of attorney, UCC issues, etc.
• Outsource legal questions and contracts to outside counsel when in-house resources are insufficient.
• Assembles facts and communicates with other associates to gather information and advice from the General Counsel, when appropriate.
• Keeps contract logs and performs related administrative tasks.
• Handles miscellaneous legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.
• May be responsible for managing litigation involving the company by working with bank associates and outside law firms.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating designated units or certain personnel in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; providing pay change recommendations; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

Graduate degree (Juris Doctorate) and at least 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer and Office Equipment Skills

Microsoft Office suite

About Us

First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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