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Whittier Trust Company

Vice President or Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

Whittier Trust Company, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122

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Vice President or Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Whittier Trust is the oldest privately owned multi-family office headquartered on the West Coast, providing exceptional client service and highly customized investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals and their families. Our dedicated professionals work with clients and their families to deliver a broad array of services including investment management, fiduciary, philanthropic, and family office. Our founding family’s century-long history of entrepreneurship continues to guide our activities for clients today.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Advising on trust and fiduciary matters, including review of trust documents and prospective relationships and legal matters affecting fiduciary accounts.

Working with outside counsel, client counsel and internal management on a broad range of matters, including trust and fiduciary, investment/securities, real estate, litigation, employment, HR and regulatory issues.

Participating in compliance and regulatory functions.

Reviewing and drafting corporate documents and analyzing corporate contracts and transactions.

Participating in business development activities.

Ad hoc responsibilities, as required.

DESIRED CREDENTIALS/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university

Legal qualification (JD) and current membership in CA state bar

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, including experience in house and/or at a law firm with highly regarded trust and estate, fiduciary, investment banking expertise.

Strong background in advising on fiduciary activities, including trust administration.

Excellent analytical skills and judgment.

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of management team.

Ability to evaluate and develop strategies for resolving legal risks and implications.

Ability to balance and effectively handle numerous priorities.

Membership in California state bar.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Client service focus

Effective verbal and written communication skills

High integrity with a diligent work ethic

Team/people oriented

Highly organized with good time management skills

Meticulous attention to detail

COMPENSATION A competitive base salary, performance bonus, and benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, and 401(k) with company match. Base salary range: $180,000 – $300,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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