Overview: Reporting to East West Bank’s Deputy General Counsel, the AGC will help direct the Bank’s ongoing litigation and pre-litigation strategy, effectively managing and resolving the Bank’s litigation and internal investigation matters. The AGC will also support the Bank’s legal team in other areas, including handling a broad range of commercial agreements and other projects/legal areas, as needed.

Company: Awarded Newsweek’s 2022 America’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is the largest publicly traded bank headquartered in Southern California and a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Greater China markets. With over $62 billion USD in assets and over 120 locations across the U.S. and Greater China, East West Bank is the premier financial bridge between the East and West. The Bank’s teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and their sustained growth and expertise in industries, such as real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand their teams’ potential for career advancement.

Experience: 7+ years of relevant litigation experience, ideally gained in a nationally recognized law firm, handling a variety of complex litigation matters, including significant expertise in law and motion practice, collaborating with management on pre-litigation strategy, and handling internal investigations. Must be adept at recognizing and evaluating risk factors arising from business decisions and operations and advising and working with various business units to formulate and employ risk management techniques. Should have familiarity and some experience with banking/financial services, operations, and regulations. Mandarin language is a plus but is not required.

Compensation: Competitive package commensurate with experience.

Location: Pasadena, CA. Hybrid 3 days/week in-office required.

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