Responsibilities
The Corporate Counsel will provide legal guidance and support to the credit union on a wide range of matters, including contracts, lending, governance, and member-related issues. The role requires a solid understanding of credit union operations, financial services regulations, and a commitment to protecting the credit union's legal and reputational interests while enabling growth and innovation.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues related to NCUA regulations, consumer protection laws, and other applicable federal and state laws.
• Monitor regulatory developments and help ensure the credit union remains compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, including vendor agreements, technology and service contracts, NDAs, and real estate leases.
• Maintain contract management processes and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure corporate records and governance practices align with legal requirements and best practices.
• Address legal issues related to member accounts, loans, collections, privacy, and disclosures.
• Collaborate with member service, lending, and collections teams to manage legal risks while maintaining member trust.
• Identify legal risks and provide risk mitigation strategies across operations.
• Manage pre-litigation matters and work with outside counsel on litigation and dispute resolution as needed.
• Help develop and maintain internal legal policies.
• Provide legal training to employees, as needed.
SKILLS
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• Advanced analytical, negotiation, and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents
• Ability to effectively address sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid organizational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Previous experience with financial institutions, AI, and records retention, preferred
COMPETENCIES
• Accountability and self-management
• Communication
• Effective knowledge
• Innovation and problem-solving
• Teamwork and leadership
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Visually able to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
• Ability to sit for extended time periods
• Sufficient manual skill for operation of PC keyboard and other standard office equipment
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel
• Ability to exert minimum amounts of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects
Qualifications
1-3 years of related experience
Does this position require a valid Drivers License?
No
Education Level
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited ABA Law School
Certifications
Active law license in Pennsylvania
Compensation Overview
We are excited to offer a competitive salary for this position. This figure serves as the entry point in our salary range, and there is potential for the actual salary to be higher based on a variety of factors, such as your experience, skills, education, and location. We believe in recognizing and rewarding talent, so our compensation packages are thoughtfully designed to reflect the unique qualifications and contributions of each candidate.
The minimum salary for this position is:
$112,000.00+/yr
Certifications
Active law license in Pennsylvania
