In-house legal counsel

Job description

In-house legal counsel

Job Details

• Job Category: AVP
• Requisition Number: INHOU001886
• Posted: November 12, 2025
• Full-Time
• Florida

Tasks and responsibilities

• Coordination of legal requirements of internal units (bank and broker-dealers) with headquarters, subsidiaries of Itaú, and external lawyers
• Drafting of legal letters and memoranda
• Preparation of company protocols and presentations
• Advising all departments on legal standards, restrictions, and guidelines
• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and communicating agreements, documents, and policies
• Response to regulatory authorities, internal and external audits
• Support in research and consulting on regulatory and legal issues
• Updates on regulatory developments in the business zone (USA) and other jurisdictions that may affect the entities; knowledge of banking, securities, and tax laws applicable to the business
• Organization and administration of legal acts
• Compliance with principles, laws, rules, and regulations related to anti-money laundering and banking secrecy, as well as Itaú's related policies and procedures

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Experience in a law firm or legal department, preferably in the field of banking/securities/corporate law
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent business and spelling skills
• Fluent in English
• Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is an advantage

We offer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and wishes to inform all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws.