CT Associate Legal Counsel

UMB’s Corporate Trust team offers a variety of trust services to the structured finance world. We work with customers based across the world in the capacity as trustee, escrow agent, custodian, collateral agent or administrative agent. Our team supports UMB by bringing in direct revenue to the bank in the way of fee revenue and interest income. We offer a niche product and service offering and our team is known around the world as one of a few specialty trust departments that can onboard and administer this unique group of products. 

The Associate Legal Counsel role works to reduce risk associated with Corporate Trust transactions by reviewing relevant transaction documentation and providing suggested changes to the documentation necessary to protect Corporate Trust's interests. In this position you will review and comment on complex structured trust finance documents, escrow agreements and other transaction documentation. You will also advise administrators on post-closing extraordinary administrative duties of a legal nature and maintain expertise and advise Compliance Officer and Corporate Trust Administrators regarding risk & compliance matters. The legal counsel role will advise the Corporate Trust department on various legal issues and stay current on legal and compliance issues that may impact the Corporate Trust department. You will oversee and maintain relationships with transaction counsel in conjunction with Sales and Management, visit clients and attend industry conferences, all while working closely with Relationship Managers and Management on ensuring smooth transaction closings. This role will stay active in the life of the trust transactions, assisting with any changes made to the transactions.

Teamwork is key to our success! The unique transactions we work on continue to evolve and provide a wide range of challenging experiences. There are many occasions when it is busy and there are a lot of moving pieces that require coordination with various parties and quick action by our team. We rally as a team during the challenges and then celebrate the successes of the entire group. The environment is both professional and personal -we support each other through our diverse work styles and strengths. Our team has a strong background in the industry we are always happy to share our knowledge and help those around us grow!

We’re excited to talk with you if:

• You have a Juris Doctorate or equivalent work experience
• You have the ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

Compensation Range:

$69,230.00 - $149,000.00

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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