Job Title: Associate General Counsel
Status:Exempt
Reports to: VP - Deputy General Counsel
Department: Legal
Job Code: 6523
Pay Range: $186,700.00 - $215,000.00 Annually
We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide practical, risk-based legal advice across a broad range of business functions. The position's primary areas of focus will be third-party and vendor contracts, leases and facilities-related matters, and information security, privacy, and incident response. Additional responsibilities will be aligned with the successful candidate's background, expertise, and the evolving needs of the organization.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Provide legal counsel and guidance to business partners and management on legal, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters and issues of concern.
- Collaborate and partner with internal departments to provide timely, accurate, and practical support for their specific needs, which may include support for one or more of the following areas: Corporate Compliance, Retail, Consumer Lending, Business Services, Investment Services, Service Operations, Fraud, Vendor Management, IT/Information Security, Facilities, Human Resources, Marketing, and Community Relations.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance, including federal and state consumer compliance laws and regulations.
- Understand the Credit Union's business and stay abreast of evolving products and services.
- Track and analyze pending and new changes in law and regulations and advise on impact to business practices as needed.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders in the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with third parties, including vendors and business partners.
- Oversee litigation and manage outside counsel as necessary, including tactical guidance, case management, budgeting, and alignment with strategy.
- Ensure comprehensive and timely handling of legal process, including subpoenas.
- Advise on and negotiate resolution of pre-litigation disputes.
- Prepare regular written reports for the Board of Directors, committees, and senior management advising on status of significant matters and risks.
- Foster a positive and engaging work environment by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through words and actions, and embracing our mission, vision, and core values.
- Perform other duties as assigned by relevant executive leadership and management.
QUALIFICIATIONS AND PREFERENCES:- JD from a law school accredited by the State Bar of California or the American Bar Association required
- 3+ years practicing law, preferably with a national or large regional law firm required
- Preference for prior financial services experience and/or experience counseling a financial institution subject to examination and oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau preferred
- Familiarity with consumer protection law, litigation, commercial contracting, and/or employment law also preferred
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