Full Time Job Opportunity
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Must be available to work extended hours, holidays and weekends, if necessary.
General Description
Responsible for assisting, supporting, and providing professional legal advice related to assigned matters, mainly related to federal, state and local consumer protection, BSA/AML/OFAC, safety and soundness, and information security requirements, intellectual property, and vendor management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support in the review of applicable requirements and support the business in its objectives within a fast paced and dynamic team.
Trademark management, including preparation and prosecution of trademark applications, infringement monitoring and enforcement
Copyright-related counseling, including developing and implementing corporate-wide training.
Review and draft documentation and/or communications to ascertain and mitigate legal risks.
Review and negotiate agreements.
Legal research and analysis related to complex regulations applicable to different subsidiaries of Popular, Inc.
Identify and analyze new requirements, and communicate changes to the business and support units.
Minimum Education
Juris Doctor Degree
Experience
Three (3) years of experience working in a financial institution or law firm with a focus on corporate or banking law.
Experience collaborating with senior level officers, preferred.
Certifications / Licenses
Other Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet aggressive, specific deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal relationships and teamwork skills.
Business acumen; apply critical thinking to review complex legal and non-legal material for legal implications that may pose a risk to the organization.
Produces clear and concise written materials appropriate for submissions to senior level internal clients.
Ability to share information and responsibilities to achieve common division goals.
Anticipates opportunities and potential solutions to complex, time-sensitive matters.
Individual must be well spoken, with excellent bilingual (English and Spanish) writing and presentation skills
Analytical, able to effectively identify, define problems in order to determine, recommend actionable solutions / best execution of such
Strong Excel skills
Strong client-relations skills and ability to partner with these in order to develop practical solutions that meet business needs while remaining compliant with applicable laws and regulations
Strong work ethic and drive
Ability to work independently
Competencies
Accountability
Analytical Discipline
Business Excellence
Change Agent
Character
Collaboration & Teamwork
Customer Centric
Self Development
Popular Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Intellectual Property, Law, Legal
