Valley Bank
Assistant General Counsel - Ethics and Employment
Valley Bank, Convent Station, New Jersey, us, 07961
Assistant General Counsel - Ethics and Employment
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Assistant General Counsel - Ethics and Employment
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Valley Bank
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail‑oriented attorney to join our growing team! At Valley Bank, we believe in people’s growth potential. We invest in it, protect it, and focus it. For nearly 100 years, we have 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 across the United States.
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. A strong interest in expanding expertise across the full spectrum of workplace legal issues. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to advance their in‑house career in employment law.
Responsibilities
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.
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Assistant General Counsel - Ethics and Employment
role at
Valley Bank
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail‑oriented attorney to join our growing team! At Valley Bank, we believe in people’s growth potential. We invest in it, protect it, and focus it. For nearly 100 years, we have 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 across the United States.
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. A strong interest in expanding expertise across the full spectrum of workplace legal issues. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to advance their in‑house career in employment law.
Responsibilities
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.
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