Legal Counsel

Director - Legal Counsel

Charles Schwab

San Francisco, CA 94102

Description:

San Francisco - CA, SF215FMT, 215 Fremont Street, 94105-2318

Keith Andrew Vogel

20180103-39

We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny. We are driven by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity. We respect and appreciate the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We challenge conventions strategically to create value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept of ‘own your tomorrow’ every day. We champion our employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long-term success. We hire optimistic, results-oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed.

As a company, we were established by Chuck over 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we enter our fifth decade, we are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help themselves, and our clients, create a better future.

Our Opportunity:

Schwab is seeking qualified candidates with a background in cybersecurity, information technology risk and/or internal audit who have experience with a banking regulator and knowledge of technology regulations and laws relating to the financial services sector (e.g., FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, COBIT 5, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).

As part of Corporate Legal Services, the Regulatory Liaison Office (RLO) serves as the central point of contact for Schwab’s relationship with the Federal Reserve of San Francisco (FRBSF), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and state banking regulators. The Director role reports to the Vice President of the Regulatory Liaison Office and partners closely with internal lines of business, risk management and control functions, as well as the regulators, to coordinate regulatory activities and interactions, including examinations, inquiries and continuous monitoring activities.

This particular role will support the firm in addressing regulatory activity and expectations relating to information technology risk and cybersecurity risk.

What you’ll do:

Advising Schwab business partners, including Schwab senior management, on regulators’ supervisory activities and expectations

Keeping informed on state and federal legislative and regulatory developments applicable to The Charles Schwab Corporation and its subsidiaries

Direct communication with regulators including managing and tracking requests for information and facilitating meetings and document production.

Assisting in special project

The position of Director for the Regulatory Liaison Office carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm’s policies and complies with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the position

What you have:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5 years relevant experience in a law firm, in-house legal department or federal regulatory agency. A JD is not required, but would be preferred

Information security certifications are also desirable, but not required

With a focus on information technology and information security, knowledge of internal processes, practices, and proceedings at a banking regulator, in particular conducting examinations

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret regulations and regulatory guidance.

Excellent issue spotting and problem solving skills

Professional communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong project management skills

Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently

Ability to build effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external

What you’ll get:

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits package

Financial Health: 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Discounts, Personalized advice, Brokerage discounts

Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer, Employee Matching Gifts Program

Everyday Wellness: Health and Lifestyle Wellness Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Food Choices, Wellness Champions

Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships

Not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life

Learn more about Life@Schwab.

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is Schwab's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, military status, citizenship status or any other status that is protected by law. Schwab also does not discriminate against applicants or employees because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. At Schwab, we believe that every employee, through their diverse abilities and experiences, can contribute to our growth, innovation and client loyalty. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, call Human Resources at 800-725-3535. We will be happy to assist you. Schwab will only share your accommodation request with those individuals who have a specific need to know. The request for an accommodation will not affect Schwab's hiring decisions. All other submissions should be performed online.

Job Specifications

Relocation Offered?:

No

Work Schedule:

Days

Languages:

English - spoken

Current Licenses / Certifications:

None

Relevant Work Experience:

Legal-6+ yrs

Position Located In:

CA - San Francisco, TX - Westlake

Education:

BA/BS

Job Type:

Full Time

Category:Compliance/Legal/Regulatory

Activation Date: Friday, June 15, 2018

Expiration Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018

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