Job opening: Senior Counsel, Asset Management and Disposition Unit (AMDU), CM-0905-00
Salary: $169 217 - 275 000 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Aug 02 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Legal Division, Resolution and Receivership Branch, Resolution and Receivership Policy Section, Asset Management and Disposition Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C.
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $275,000.
Duties
Serves as Senior Counsel responsible for all legal matters relating to assigned issues which may include resolution of failing or failed Insured Depository Institutions (IDIs), franchise marketing, bank closings, receivership powers and operations, loan and asset sales and securitizations, structured financial transactions, asset marketing, asset management and disposition, affordable housing, commercial law, corporate law, real estate law, and securities law.
Supervises staff to identify and address issues and matters of varying complexity and significant issues that may require national coordination in conjunction with other Legal Division and field office counsel or outside counsel.
Directs the preparation of memoranda of law and other documents related to legal support to address policy and operational issues and support policy initiatives.
Responsible for identifying complex legal problems related to issues within the Unit’s responsibility and engaging in or overseeing legal research on those problems. The concept of complex matters includes those designated as protracted and/or involving novel or sensitive legal or policy issues.
Acts as liaison with the Office of Legislative Affairs regarding legislative initiatives affecting issues within the Unit’s area of responsibility.
Prepares and presents (or supervises subordinate staff in the preparation and presentation of) cases to the FDIC Board of Directors.
Supervises or personally provides legal advice and assistance primarily to the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships (DRR) arising from the FDIC’s role as receiver or conservator of failed institutions as well as other Divisions or Offices.
Represents the Legal Division on task forces, committees, and working groups dealing with matters of major concern to the FDIC and works with staff of other government agencies—in particular the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the National Credit Union Administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Department of Justice on matters of shared concern.
Exercises supervisory personnel management authority and performs the full range of performance management duties to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback to others on their performance. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides regular recognition of staff. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc.
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.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments.
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, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
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 leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised). Leadership experiences identified must have been performed in an official supervisory role.
Leadership Experience: Legal experience leading collaborative efforts or 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 in advising clients on legal matters related to the resolution of failing or failed Insured Depository Institutions (IDIs), franchise marketing, or bank closings.
Technical Experience 2: Experience in advising clients on issues related to the FDIC's role as a receiver or conservator of failed institutions.
Technical Experience 3: Experience in preparing reports, cases, and memoranda to officials of the highest regards such as Congress, the Chairman, and the FDIC Board of Directors.
Basic Qualification Requirement: 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, Executive Resources
3501 Fairfax Dr.
Room VS-D3026
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
- Name: Paris Hardy
- Phone: 703-609-7234
- Email: [email protected]
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