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At INTRUST Bank, 10 character qualities are at the foundation of all we do. They include respect, positivity, compassion, humility, and initiative. They guide our interactions with customers and each other, are why we give back to communities, and inform how we shape our goals as a company. These character qualities are our tradition, and we bring them to life each day.
Your career is important to you, which makes it important to us. At INTRUST you'll find a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere where your talents can thrive. You will be supported in your career, you can lead no matter what your title, and you can see a path for future growth. If you'd like to find a place of work where you're appreciated, can find balance, and have a sense of belonging, then we encourage you to apply for this role.
A modern benefits approach: To support our employees and their families, INTRUST offers a comprehensive, market-competitive benefits package that prioritizes your total well-being.

• Competitive pay
• Generous time off
  
  • Employees receive three weeks of paid vacation plus 11 paid holidays each year.
  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
  • Paid employee and family sick leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer match and 100% immediately vested.
  
  • 3% non-elective company contribution; non-elective contribution vested after 3 years of service.
• Career growth and development resources
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time employees enrolled in any degree program.
• Banking benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Benefits eligibility is dependent upon hire date and employment status. Ask for our benefits guide for full details.
Job Summary: Provides legal advice and counsel to INTRUST Financial Corporation and INTRUST Bank, N.A. on a variety of legal matters. Primary responsibilities include reviewing and revising vendor contracts and other agreements, policies, and procedures, managing litigation, assisting with deposit-related issues, advising on consumer compliance matters, and overseeing document retention. Promotes an environment of teamwork within the department and across the bank. Represents INTRUST Bank in all they do in the community and is focused on the development of new business relationships. Must maintain strict standards of confidentiality and perform duties in a manner supporting INTRUST's Character Qualities.
Essential Functions: All expectations described in the job description's essential functions are necessary to be successful in this role, performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Review, draft, revise, and support negotiation of vendor and other third-party contracts.
• Support various banking compliance functions by interpreting a variety of banking laws and regulations, reviewing and drafting forms and disclosures, and advising bank personnel in connection with new bank products and services as needed.
• Work with bank personnel on developing and modifying policies, practices, and procedures to conform to legal requirements.
• Manage litigation. While most litigation is primarily handled by outside counsel, this job includes selecting and approving outside counsel, implementing legal holds, conducting investigations, coordinating discovery, providing legal analysis and advice, drafting demand letters as necessary and liaising with outside counsel.
• Provide assistance on fraud issues, including drafting demand letters as necessary.
• Assist collections department with matters involving consumer and business accounts and consumer loans.
• Assist other department counsel with matters involving deposits and operations including review of procedures, power of attorney documents, trust agreements and small estates affidavits.
• Oversee and modify document retention policies and procedures.
• Respond to a wide variety of day-to-day requests for legal support, including performing legal research, preparing memoranda, reviewing, and revising documents, and generally providing legal advice.
• Perform all duties necessary and incidental to the foregoing and such other activities as the General Counsel may assign or authorize.
Education and Experience: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school and a minimum 5 years legal experience required. Experience reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts required. Experience with financial legal issues preferred. Litigation experience preferred. Document retention experience preferred.
Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, manage workload, and effectively resolve conflicting priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to work in teams and independently. Knowledge sufficient to perform Essential Functions with minimal training. Adaptive to changes in technology and industry innovation. Proficient in Microsoft Applications. Self-starter with strong work ethic.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Registered with the Kansas Supreme Court as a licensed attorney in good standing.
Physical Demands: Extended period(s) of time viewing personal computer, sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be able to hear and speak clearly both face-to-face and over the phone. Must be able to use hands to key information and handle objects. The physical demands necessary for this role should be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions: This is an in-office position. Normal office conditions. Some travel may be required.
This job description summary is not intended to be an employment contract, nor is it intended to state or imply these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other duties as assigned or requested by their supervisor.
INTRUST Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries, including INTRUST Bank, are Equal Opportunity Employers whose policy is not to discriminate unlawfully against any qualified employee or applicant for employment on the basis of protected military or veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law; except where an individual's protected category constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification.
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