UMB’s Corporate Legal department serves many lines of business throughout our footprint by providing legal education, counsel and advice.  They facilitate the needs of their clients (UMB Financial Corporation, its subsidiaries and its shareholders) through subject matter expertise, as well as relationships with outside counsel, where necessary. The Legal Counsel at UMB, works hand in hand with line of business leaders and stakeholders to research and advise on legal issues; evaluate, educate clients regarding, and help to minimize, risk; review, negotiate and draft agreements; participate in projects and process improvements; prepare and distribute regular status reports; summarize trends and issues. At UMB, we want to be everything to our clients. In order for us to support that, we strive to make our associates well rounded and encourage them to approach situations in a collaborative way. We provide the training and support to encourage success in our associate’s career. We also recognize that work/life balance and community involvement is important to many of our associates, so we make sure to think outside the box and provide options and opportunities for our associates. How you’ll spend your time: Assist in planning, organizing, and executing meetings of the Boards of Directors and their committees, including annual and special meetings. Draft, review, and edit board and committee minutes, agendas, resolutions, consents, and related materials. Assist in maintaining corporate records and governance databases, including minute books, charters, bylaws, policies, and director/officer records, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness. Support the preparation, review, and filing of SEC documents, including current, quarterly, and annual reports and proxy materials, ownership reports and registration statements in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Assist with stock exchange compliance and governance-related listings requirements, including director independence assessments and committee composition tracking. Assist with bank and bank holding company regulatory compliance from a board and governance standpoint. Support insider trading compliance administration, including maintenance of blackout calendars, under supervision. Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory and governance trends and prepare summaries or recommendations for the Corporate Secretary function. Collaborate with different lines of businesses and corporate support functions to ensure that operations and strategies are managed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders. We’re excited to talk with you if you have: JD and license to practice law. 4+ years of relevant experience in corporate law, securities, or company governance; experience within financial services or a publicly traded environment strongly preferred. Familiarity with SEC reporting, stock exchange listing standards and corporate governance best practices. Familiarity with Regulation O and a financial or accounting background a bonus. Strong leadership and teaming capabilities and the ability to operate independently and collaboratively. Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to distill complex topics for diverse stakeholders. Strong working knowledge of legal issues in assigned areas. Strong skills in relationship building, critical thinking, strategic vision, and ability to mitigate risk in decision making. This position was posted on 09/08/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier. Compensation Range: $141,354 - $207,900 The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary. Are you ready to be part of something more? You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard. UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@umb.com to let us know the nature of your request. If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB. #LI-CH1 Who we are We are more than a company. We are advisors, consultants, problem solvers, friends, community members, experts, and we are here to help you make the best of every moment with a financial foundation that can help you succeed. Learn more about UMB's vision Check out the road to a career at UMB

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