Bell Bank

About Bell Bank

Bell’s Values: As stewards, dedicated to the growth and reputation of this independently owned organization, we are committed to: Promoting and sustaining our family atmosphere. Providing unequaled personal service to each and every customer. “Paying it forward” by giving back to the communities we serve. Our Bottom Line: Happy Employees! Happy Customers! Job Summary: This position serves as a Commercial Lending Administration leader for the banking legal team in a manner which aligns the departments with the mission, vision statement and major focuses of the Lending Administration playbook. This position leads the Banking Legal team by overseeing a well-functioning, scalable system for providing legal support to the Banking and Compliance business lines for all matters relating to the core business of banking, including consumer and commercial lending and deposits. In consultation with line management, this position will provide direction to outside counsel for commercial and retail banking transactions, special assets transactions and leasing work. This position will assist in the development, administration and implementation of the policies, guidelines and procedures affecting legal risk management and work closely with the Loan Documentation Manager to ensure it is incorporated into practice. This position will develop and oversee training for the commercial bank employees on the same. This position operates in a highly-coordinated manner with other commercial lending administration leadership, and where appropriate, line management. This position provides strategic input and planning for legal risk management. This position is responsible for leading and managing all staff within the Banking Legal team and will build strong rapport with other imbedded bank attorneys. Primary Duties: Commercial Legal Leadership: o Effectively lead and oversee the work of the banking legal attorney(s) and paralegals, including transactional work and the creation and implementation of legal risk management policies and guidelines. o Together with line management, engage and manage outside counsel relationships for commercial bank matters. Create and maintain alignment between the Bank’s risk management policies and outside counsel. Develop and maintain “Outside Counsel Guidelines” to achieve this and communicate these to the law firms engaged by the commercial lenders. o Oversee the delegation and balance of commercial legal support among the members of the Legal Support team (Banking Legal, Loan Documentation Manager and Loan Documentation Team Leads) to optimize efficiencies and support the growth and development of the team. o Delegate and/or outsource legal work in order to assure that the commercial finance attorneys are deployed in their highest and best use. o Provide legal support to the Banking and Compliance business lines for all matters relating to the core business of banking, including consumer and commercial lending and deposits. This includes the following business lines: Commercial, Retail, Deposit Services, Private Banking, Correspondent, and Bell Mortgage and Mortgage Servicing. o As needed, assist the Special Assets group by reviewing loan documents, forbearance agreements and settlement documents. As needed, assist in managing outside counsel who perform this function. o Find and attend CLEs and develop a network to help determine best practices for financial institutions of our size and type. o Work closely with Loan Documentation Manager to ensure all legal risk management policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements are implemented in loan documentation. o Provide support and guidance for escalated loan documentation matters. o Participate as a member of the Commercial Loan Documentation Management meetings to cohesively address issues, policies and procedures affecting loan documentation and due diligence in each market. o Horizontally lead and effectively manage internal intersections with all stakeholders. o Lead monthly Banking Legal Leadership meetings; set agenda by determining which matters should be elevated to this group. Consult with Credit Administration team as needed. o Oversee the communication and implementation of legal risk management policies, guidelines and procedures as follows: by presenting the information at regular Lending Administration Market Meetings (both Fargo and Twin Cities); by conducting occasional legal/loan documentation training in each market; and together with the Loan Documentation Manager and Loan Documentation Team Leads, by overseeing the implementation of the policies/procedures at Doc Camp meetings for Commercial Loan Coordinators. o Develop, oversee and maintain the Lending Administration site on BellShare to deliver enhanced and organized knowledge and policy management to the fullest extent possible. o Make suggestions and recommendations on strategic matters affecting legal risk management, including recommendations regarding staffing levels and hiring needs. o Execute leadership initiatives where assigned primary responsibility. o Build strong relationships with other internal attorneys to help ensure Bell is adequately addressing all legal risks and responsibilities. Know by name and face as many customers and employees as possible, calling them by name as often as possible. Know and practice LOCBUTN, our Golden Rules, and Bell Bank Customer Service Standards. Know, understand, and live the company values and bottom line. Perform other duties as assigned Job Skills Required: B.A. degree with excellent academic standing. Juris doctorate degree with excellent academic standing and State Bar Exam. Eight or more years of experience as an attorney with exposure to commercial transactions, bankruptcy, commercial loan documentation, and experience in providing legal advice to financial institutions. Prior management experience and strong leadership skills. Bell Bank Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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