Legal - General Counsel

It starts with our culture ...

Common sense has never been common.

If it were, the world would be a different place. Things would run smoothly and on time. People would do what they say and say what they do. Everything would be fair, without all the small talk. And banks would only sell you what you need. When a banker looked at a client, they wouldn't just see a number, they'd see a dad or a mom or a graduate or a business owner. Our Bankers understand the complexities of people's lives and offer simple solutions.

That's the basics of Relationships. Fairness. Simplicity. When you choose our Company, you have an opportunity to make an impact beyond the walls of our buildings.

We have a long-standing commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Through our banking relationships, investing, grants, and volunteerism, NBH Bank promotes the growth, revitalization and sustainability of the communities we serve. We believe that these are important elements in building and sustaining a successful organization and a positive, results-driven culture. We strive for all of our associates to feel welcome and empowered at work.

This position requires confidence, independent action, initiative, a sense of urgency, and the ability to make decisions to manage prudent business risks and take responsibility for them. A well-suited candidate can react and adjust quickly to changing conditions and come up with practical ideas for dealing with them. The style is purposeful, directed at getting things done quickly. There is a great deal of challenge and pressure, and people and problems must be handled with confidence and determination. The position requires a self-disciplined person who can handle details as they are an important aspect of the job. This job requires self-assurance and competitive drive. There is a strong demand for high quality, organized and repeatable results. The responsibilities are broad in scope, encompassing a wide variety of activities requiring rapid shifts in priorities. This is primarily a task-focused job, requiring a somewhat authoritative, directive leadership style that encourages results-driven, task-oriented collaboration.

As General Counsel of NBH's two banks, you will advise the Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel of National Bank Holdings Corporation (CAO), senior management and other leaders on a variety of legal issues that arise from the day-to-day operations of two bank charters and a publicly traded bank holding company operating in a heavily regulated environment. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including overseeing and advising on SEC and NYSE compliance, corporate governance, and public company-related issues, maintaining corporate books and records, assisting with the preparing materials/documents for board, board committee and shareholder meetings of National Bank Holdings Corporation and its bank and non-bank subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"), identifying and communicating complex issues in an understandable manner to non-legal professionals, and providing analysis and legal counsel on various corporate, banking, compliance and other legal issues affecting the Company. The role will require the development of key relationships both internally and externally, including with regulators and external counsel, and will lead the legal department in meeting key objectives and strategies of the organization. Additionally, the General Counsel is expected to negotiate, review, modify and document contractual agreements with vendors and other third parties, coordinate with and manage outside legal firms retained by the Company, and play a key role in special projects, including mergers and acquisitions, digital banking initiatives and other Company initiatives. Mosty importantly, you are expected to build and maintain a great rapport with internal clients and fellow associates, and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. You are expected to represent the Company in a highly professional manner.

All associates are expected to maintain current knowledge and consistent compliance with regulations and bank policies and procedures related to the position, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements.

This position has supervisory responsibilities for other members of the legal team.

Minimum Requirements: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school or equivalent.
• Active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years progressive legal, corporate or bank experience.
• 5+ years progressive experience in dealing with federal and state regulations.
• 3+ years of previous supervisory or management experience.

Desired Qualifications: To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some of the following qualifications:

• Experience working with a publicly traded banking corporation or advising such a corporation as part of a private law firm specializing in securities and corporate law.
• Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties.
• 12+ years progressive legal, corporate or bank experience.
• 6+ years of previous supervisory or management experience.

Skills and Abilities: Below is a general list of desired skills and abilities; this is not an exhaustive list.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate issues.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to present complex concepts at the management and/or executive level.
• Strong analytical ability to synthesize and communicate complex information.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and effectively manage multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Ability to set expectations on delivery dates and milestones.
• Self-directed and motivated to accomplish tasks, meet objectives and committed timelines.
• Ability to work with other business unit leaders on committees and on projects to address issues.
• Judgment and decision-making ability.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to write policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and MS Office applications which include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong client service skills with the ability to interact in a professional manner with both internal and external clients.

Work Environment:

We are a culture that believes that people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in bringing clarity and simplicity to our associates (employees) and clients. Our decisions are made efficiently, fairly, and locally. Our success is directly tied to the communities we serve. It is equally important for us to look through the lens of our applicants and associates to identify their individual needs. As such, we want to share the following:

• We are committed to our core value of meritocracy and supporting our associates in growing within their role
• When completing certain tasks, an associate may need to be able to grasp, push, pull, lift, bend, raise and hold hands and arms overhead.
• Traditional office setting.
• Must be able to work additional hours to the extent necessary.
• Must be able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time (typically no longer than 8 hours).
• Must be able to travel - estimated 15% of the time.

Benefits:

In addition to your financial compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package that includes insurance, 401k, an associate stock purchase program, paid time off, associate banking perks. For more information about the benefits offered click here.

If this is what you believe in, then you're definitely right for us. Consider making an investment in us, so that we may invest in you and your bright future.

Thank you for your application!
The Bank is committed to providing qualified applicants and associates reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable the individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. An applicant and/or associate requiring reasonable accommodation to perform any essential job function, should contact Human Resources.

The Bank's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The Bank is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Selected candidate(s) for hire must complete the following prior to employment: a criminal history report, global screen, drug screen, employment credit report and if applicable, a driving record. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.