In-House Counsel Assistant

Location: Manhattan, NY (on-site)

A global banking organization is seeking a junior bilingual legal professional to join their NYC office as an In-House Counsel Assistant. Candidates must speak Korean in order to be considered. The ideal candidate will have a JD and 1-3 years of legal experience.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• 1–3 years of experience providing corporate legal support
• Knowledge of bank regulation and general business law is a plus
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English is required

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze contracts and draft memos on bank policies and procedures
• Organize Board materials and coordinate monthly Board meetings, including recording minutes
• Offer legal advice and guidance to various branches and departments on legal matters
• Maintain and archive records, documents, and correspondence handled by the Legal Department
• Coordinate and oversee outside counsel for legal proceedings involving the bank
• Provide administrative assistance as needed to support the Legal Department

Salary: 90,000 - 125,000 + bonus (flexibility based off experience)