This position is located in the Legal Division, Litigation Branch, of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Dallas, TX. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $275,000.

Duties

Responsible for providing legal counsel and legal services primarily to the Division of Resolutions and Receivership (DRR) and to other FDIC divisions and offices within the Dallas Regional Office (DRO) on litigation matters relating to potentially failing or failed insured financial institutions. Responsible for the management of litigation, bankruptcy and other legal matters which arises out of the DRR responsibilities in the DRO including the referral and management of cases or matters to in-house counsel or outside counsel, as appropriate, and is responsible for the effective coordination of such managed litigation matters with the management and staff of the DRR and for the effective coordination of such litigation or bankruptcy cases and matters with other sections and operations of the Legal Division, Litigation Branch, including Corporate Litigation, Complex Litigation, Appellate Matters, Receivership Policy, FDIC Special Issues and Professional Liability and Financial Crimes. Acts as principal legal advisor on litigation matters to the DRR Deputy Director, and his or her senior management. Participates in negotiations, drafting legal documentation and coordination with state banking authorities with regard to state financial institution statutes and procedures for the appointment of FDIC as receiver in appropriate circumstances. Provides legal services on behalf of the Corporation including review, analysis and drafting of leases, contracts and other documents, negotiations, legal research, writing and litigation in trial and appellate courts, including bankruptcy courts. Provides reports and data concerning regional legal operations to, and maintains a liaison with, the Legal Division HQ in order to ensure uniformity of treatment of significant legal and policy issues and of approach to the various transactions employed by the FDIC upon the closing of failed insured financial institutions; and, coordinate with and obtain assistance from the Legal Division Headquarters when necessary to most efficiently handle significant litigation, claims, issues (including specialty areas) or transactions. Responsible for the interpretation of legal staff documentation relating to transactions involving failed or failing financial institution in order to carry out the letter and spirit of such transactions. Supervises FDIC legal management and staff in the Dallas Regional Office and any additional offices that may report to the Dallas Regional Office in connection with litigation matters involving insured financial institutions throughout the United States and territories, including the payment of deposit insurance claims, the purchase of the failing institutions assets and assumption of deposit and other liabilities by another insured financial entity and the legal issues associated with the resolution strategies for any potentially failing insured financial institutions. Responsible for the conduct of Legal Division personnel with regard to such activities, including drafting documents and pleadings, hiring (consistent with delegated authority) local counsel to represent FDIC, briefing FDIC retained counsel on FDIC's role as receiver, and advising the DRR management and staff on litigation issues relating to failing or failed insured financial institutions. Provides leadership, management, mentoring and legal counsel to a substantial number of attorneys and legal staff in the Dallas Regional Office, Litigation Branch and provides legal and management counsel to the Deputy General Counsel and senior Legal Division management on issues potentially affecting the Legal Division and the Litigation Branch. Coordinates with the Regional Counsel (Supervision) on matters of mutual concern, including, but not limited to assistance matters deposit insurance matters, facilities management, and personnel matters. Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion.

Requirements

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through serving in roles that require managing projects/teams or guiding the technical work of others. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments. Leadership Experience: Experience in coordinating the work of employees in a work unit, including assigning and evaluating work; setting priorities, timelines, and expectations; and monitoring progress against goals. Technical Experience 1: Experience providing legal counsel and legal services primarily to the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships (DRR) and to other FDIC divisions and offices within the Dallas Regional Office (DRO) on litigation matters relating to potentially failing or failed insured financial institutions, and; Technical Experience 2: Experience in managing litigation, bankruptcy and other legal matters which arises out of the DRR responsibilities in the DRO, including the referral and management of in-house counsel or outside counsel; the effective coordination of litigation matters with the management and staff of the DRR; and the effective coordination of litigation or bankruptcy cases with other sections and operations of the Legal Division, and; Technical Experience 3: Experience in negotiations, drafting legal documentation and coordination with state banking authorities with regard to state financial institution statutes and procedures for the appointment of FDIC as receiver in appropriate circumstances. Basic Qualification: License to practice before the highest court of a state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia and in good standing.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Human Resources Branch, Executive Services Staff 3501 Fairfax Dr. Room VS-D3026 Arlington, Virginia 22226 United States
• Name: Kaitlin McGrath
• Phone: 703-220-1505
• Email: [email protected]