Senior Attorney

Key Responsibilities 

Provide responsive counsel on day-to-day diverse legal issues across the organization 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and strategic initiatives 

• Provide counsel on banking supervision matters, regulatory applications (M&A), and emerging financial services legal issues

• Monitor and advise on evolving regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations 

• Support administration of the Bank’s public records disclosure policy

• Advise on employment policies, compliance matters, and risk mitigation strategies

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and review of diverse commercial agreements, including service contracts, RFPs, memoranda of understanding, NDAs, licenses, and vendor agreements 

• Partner with procurement teams to ensure compliant and efficient contracting processes 

• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks

• Provide counsel and training on employee ethics and compliance policies

• Advise and train law enforcement leadership and officers on relevant legal issues

• Design and deliver training programs on relevant legal topics for internal stakeholders 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school 

• Active bar membership in Missouri or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment 

• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, governmental agency and/or in-house legal department 

Preferred: 

• Experience in banking, financial services, or government/quasi-government entities  

• Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements 

• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance and risk management 

• Knowledge of the Federal Reserve System, banking operations, or financial regulation 

• Experience with UCC Article 9, secured lending, or collateral matters 

• Background in government procurement or public-sector contracting 

Skills & Competencies: 

• Exceptional legal analysis, judgment, and problem-solving abilities 

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for non-legal audiences 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels 

• Proactive, service-oriented approach with a focus on enabling business objectives 

• Excellent project management and organizational skills 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 

• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical practice 

Total Rewards  

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your career growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. 

Salary: $ 141,500-$183,900 

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance: 

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period 

• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match 

• Employer-funded Pension Plan 

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays 

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts 

• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance 

• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate) 

• Parental Leave 

• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center 

• Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop (St. Louis location) 

• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More… 

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's culture. 

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible. 

All employees who require access to CSI and/or FOMC information are subject to periodic background investigations and must comply with all applicable information handling policies.