Whistleblower Attorney
New York, New York;Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina
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Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
This job is responsible for managing employment litigation and investigations related to whistleblower allegations arising under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, and other federal and state laws, including claims involving retaliation, fraud, and regulatory or compliance matters. Key responsibilities include providing employment and labor legal counsel to Human Resources, Employee Relations, and line of business managers, including advising on legal risks, negotiating and drafting employment-related documents, interpreting policies, and applying applicable employment laws and regulations. Job expectations include directing outside counsel, coordinating the work of paralegals and other legal staff, and supporting the resolution of employment-related legal matters and inquiries.
Responsibilities:
Provides thought leadership and strategic advice on complex legal issues and implications to corporate functions
Provides clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice to leadership
Drives the creation of strategies and participates in negotiations to resolve legal and other risks presented by active matters, new technology, and anticipated regulatory changes
Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations
Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as regulatory filings, engagement letters, offering documents, and legal opinions
Supports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigation
Directs the work of outside counsel and other Legal staff, and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peers
Lead defense efforts on potential, threatened, and pending employment litigation matters, including advising on and leading investigations related to whistleblower allegations, retaliation, fraud, and regulatory or compliance concerns
Partner with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and other control functions to provide guidance on complex employment matters and legal risks
Report employment-related legal matters, policies, and initiatives to senior management and oversee related litigation activity, including the supervision of outside counsel
Required Qualifications:
Admitted to state bar in good standing
Minimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department
Minimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related matters
Extensive experience with whistleblower claims and investigations, including legal and reporting requirements
Experience presenting complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice for C-Suite Executives
Ability to field issues across a diverse set of legal fields
Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment with many stakeholders
Independent, self-starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
Strong influencing and leadership skills, including decisiveness on both legal and business issues
Desired Qualifications:
7+ years' experience supporting the financial services industry and/or broker/dealer businesses with respect to employment related legal issues
Skills:
Advisory
Corporate Governance Management
Oral Communications
Stakeholder Management
Written Communications
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Issue Management
Legal Drafting and Writing
Relationship Building
Executive Presence
Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Presentation Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Minimum Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in related field
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
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Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
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