Full Time Opportunity General Description This position is responsible for assisting, supporting, and providing professional legal advice related to assigned matters, mainly related to Banco Popular's Retail Banking and Individual Credit Groups, including, but not limited to: daily support to banking branches, personal loans and credit cards and residential mortgage origination and servicing matters. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support in responding to daily branch consultations in a timely manner. Support in responding to general consultations from the Individual Credit Group, including: collateral issues, contract review, negotiations and claims Drafting and reviewing letters from both, Retail Banking and Individual Credit businesses within a legal context. Assist Senior Lawyer in projects management, when required. Support unit with investigations related to legislative process; drafting and review of related documentation if required. Legal research and analysis related to complex regulations, including consumer banking regulations, and regulation involving branch operations. Education Juris Doctor Degree. Bachelor degree in accounting or finance, preferable. Experience Experience working in banking institution with a focus on consumer laws and related operational aspects. Experience working independently and collaborating with senior level officers preferred. Other Qualifications Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple matters and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet aggressive deadlines. Excellent interpersonal relationships and teamwork skills. Business perspective; operational understanding; 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 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 define problems and recommend actionable solutions. Strong Excel skills Able to perform analysis and problem identification, determine solutions and best execution and able to work under specific deadlines Excellent oral, written and analytical skills Strong client-relations skills and ability to partner with clients to develop practical solutions that meet business needs while remaining compliant with applicable laws and regulations Strong work ethic and drive Competencies Accountability Analytical Discipline Collaboration & Teamwork Change Agent Customer Centric Self Development Business Excellence Character SDL2017
