SVP General Counsel
About the Job:
We are seeking an experienced in-house counsel to work closely with the President/CEO and senior leadership team to provide comprehensive legal support across the enterprise. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts related to operations banking payments consumer protection regulations and commercial real estate transactions as well as ensuring regulatory compliance for both new and existing product offerings. The role also involves implementing best practices to identify and mitigate legal risks overseeing outside counsel in managing legal matters and advising the President/CEO on operational and business development initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Participates as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in formulating solutions to organizational challenges.
Responsible for analyzing researching and preparing legal documents to provide accurate and effective legal advice to the Credit Union.
Researches analyzes and interprets complex laws regulations and rules.
Provides legal review of applicable outgoing communications including complaint responses.
Proactively identifies monitors and addresses legal regulatory and industry trends advising Credit Union Management.
Negotiates drafts and reviews contracts ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
Provides guidance on corporate governance issues and legal protections.
Education And Experience:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
BA/BS in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial institutions preferably in Credit Unions overseeing compliance risk management legal matters and vendor management.
At least 5 years of management experience leading high-performing teams in legal and compliance functions.
In-depth understanding of the key business issues and trends that exist in the financial industry (particularly Credit Unions) including but not limited to knowledge of strategic and operational planning financial institution economics federal state and local laws marketing financials and overall cost analysis.
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting credit unions.
Proficiency in legal research platforms and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and contract management tools is preferred.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities:
Understanding of risk management principles and how they apply to credit union operations.
Excellent communication skills ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment maintain confidentiality exhibit excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of financial institution economics and trends in the financial industry.
SVP General Counsel
