SVP, Senior Legal Counsel - US

This is a unique opportunity for a talented individual to shape the legal strategy and function for a leading international bank. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to ensure that the bank operates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting business objectives across commercial banking, real estate, and employment law matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first legal hire for the US operations, establishing and leading the legal function for the New York branch.
• Advise and counsel senior leadership and business teams on a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to commercial banking, real estate transactions, product development, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Interpret rules to advise compliance with OCC and CIMA regulations, as well as other US banking regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal guidance in alignment with banking practices on non-disclosure agreements, real estate transactions (including commercial leases, acquisitions, and financing), corporate lending transactions (including revolvers, term loans, trade facilities and supply chain financings) , and other lending structures (including project financings and subscription financings)
• Manage the legal aspects of employment law, advising on labor relations, employee relations, policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
• Take part in representing the bank in dealings with regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the OCC, Federal Reserve, and other relevant authorities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop strategies, ensure best practices, and prevent legal risks.
• Collaborate with the international legal team to ensure consistency in global operations and compliance with international regulations.
• Manage external legal resources, including outside counsel, when needed.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.