Overview:

The Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary (“CLO”) provides advice and counsel on any legal matter involving Fulton Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries, administers risk management insurance programs for Fulton and acts as the chief in-house legal advisor and corporate secretary for the Corporation.  The CLO will report to the CEO, be a member of the Executive Leadership Team and supervise a legal department consisting of 15 attorneys, paralegals and staff. 

Company:

Fulton is a $25 billion in assets regional financial holding company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, providing a variety of financial services through its subsidiary bank, Fulton Bank, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia.

The Corporation also provides investment management and planning services for individuals and corporations through Fulton Financial Advisors and Fulton Private Bank.  In addition, Fulton offers residential mortgage services through Fulton Mortgage Company.

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package, consisting of a base salary, bonus and equity, will be offered for this position, consistent with the candidate’s level of experience.

Experience:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of legal experience in a corporate environment, preferably in a banking or financial institution, or equivalent experience in private practice, preferably including service as a General Counsel.  The successful candidate must be a business-minded lawyer with demonstrated leadership and relationship building skills, strong management experience and a proven track record of effectively developing and running a company’s legal function. 

Bar Admission:

Admitted to, and a member in good standing of, the bar of at least one jurisdiction where the Corporation or its subsidiaries have operations.

Relocation:  

This is a national search.