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Trustco Bank Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr. Starting Salary Range: $75,000 - $125,000. FLSA Status: Exempt | Supervisory Role: No. About the Associate Counsel Role
As an integral member of our legal team, the Associate Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and external entities, ensuring Trustco Bank’s adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role combines regulatory compliance, transactional oversight, operational support, and limited courtroom advocacy, fostering the legal integrity and reputation of Trustco Bank. Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory and Risk Management: Provide timely, clear legal counsel to branch staff regarding powers of attorney, check processing (UCC Articles 3 & 4), electronic payments (Regulations CC & E), trust operations, and notary public issues. Regulatory and Litigation Support: Oversee processing of legal processes including subpoenas, restraining notices, garnishments, and income executions. Represent the bank in court proceedings, including evidence presentation, witness preparation, and trial participation—covering commercial claims and small claims. Customer and Regulatory Relations: Investigate and respond to customer complaints, inquiries, and regulatory filings from agencies such as the OCC, state departments of financial services, state attorneys general, and the BBB. Retail Lending and Property Matters: Support retail lending on title issues, lien priority, branch lease agreements, landlord-tenant interactions, and tax certiorari proceedings involving bank-owned properties. Insurance and Claims Management: Coordinate with insurance brokers, monitor claim processes, track litigation developments, and communicate with insurers to safeguard the bank’s interests. Legal Documentation and Enforcement: Draft and file Confessions of Judgment for overdrafts, prepare demand letters, and pursue legal actions as needed. Additional Duties: Participate in regulatory compliance, policy reviews, and other legal tasks as assigned to support operational excellence. Qualifications & Credentials
Legal Education and Licensing : Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited institution. Admission to the Florida Bar in good standing (or eligible to practice under in-house counsel admission framework). Professional Skills and Experience Strong oral and written communication Solid legal research and analytical capabilities Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and independently Familiarity with banking laws, UCC, and financial regulations Additional Beneficial Qualifications Prior experience in banking, real estate law, or regulatory compliance Schedule Full-time position: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Equal Employment Opportunity
Trustco Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. It is the policy of Trustco Bank to cooperate with applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and related EEO regulations.
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Associate Counsel
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Trustco Bank Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr. Starting Salary Range: $75,000 - $125,000. FLSA Status: Exempt | Supervisory Role: No. About the Associate Counsel Role
As an integral member of our legal team, the Associate Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and external entities, ensuring Trustco Bank’s adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role combines regulatory compliance, transactional oversight, operational support, and limited courtroom advocacy, fostering the legal integrity and reputation of Trustco Bank. Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory and Risk Management: Provide timely, clear legal counsel to branch staff regarding powers of attorney, check processing (UCC Articles 3 & 4), electronic payments (Regulations CC & E), trust operations, and notary public issues. Regulatory and Litigation Support: Oversee processing of legal processes including subpoenas, restraining notices, garnishments, and income executions. Represent the bank in court proceedings, including evidence presentation, witness preparation, and trial participation—covering commercial claims and small claims. Customer and Regulatory Relations: Investigate and respond to customer complaints, inquiries, and regulatory filings from agencies such as the OCC, state departments of financial services, state attorneys general, and the BBB. Retail Lending and Property Matters: Support retail lending on title issues, lien priority, branch lease agreements, landlord-tenant interactions, and tax certiorari proceedings involving bank-owned properties. Insurance and Claims Management: Coordinate with insurance brokers, monitor claim processes, track litigation developments, and communicate with insurers to safeguard the bank’s interests. Legal Documentation and Enforcement: Draft and file Confessions of Judgment for overdrafts, prepare demand letters, and pursue legal actions as needed. Additional Duties: Participate in regulatory compliance, policy reviews, and other legal tasks as assigned to support operational excellence. Qualifications & Credentials
Legal Education and Licensing : Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited institution. Admission to the Florida Bar in good standing (or eligible to practice under in-house counsel admission framework). Professional Skills and Experience Strong oral and written communication Solid legal research and analytical capabilities Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and independently Familiarity with banking laws, UCC, and financial regulations Additional Beneficial Qualifications Prior experience in banking, real estate law, or regulatory compliance Schedule Full-time position: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Equal Employment Opportunity
Trustco Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. It is the policy of Trustco Bank to cooperate with applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and related EEO regulations.
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