Description:
To provide support and counsel regarding legal aspects of A Global Credit Union. Advise management and business units on a broad spectrum of legal issues relating to A Global Credit Union business and subsidiary entities, particularly related to business lending and consumer and commercial collections. Interpret and translate legal requirements and communicate them effectively to business units and external stakeholders. Assist with managing litigation of outside counsel. Direct report to Associate General Counsel.Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel regarding matters of regulatory compliance, litigation, and contracts
- Act as liaison to A Global Credit Union business units to facilitate, improve, and strengthen operational decision-making through integration of legal analysis as part of the business development process
- Advise on legal issues across the full spectrum of A Global Credit Union's business, including, but not limited to: collections, credit cards, secured and unsecured consumer and commercial lending, student lending, data/privacy, cybersecurity, corporate social responsibility, procurement, and vendor management
- Ensure policies/procedures comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to: regulations from National Credit Union Administration and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Help identify existing and new issues pertaining to corporate compliance with state and federal regulations to ensure necessary policies, strategies and procedures are implemented
- Respond to senior attorney and management requests for specific legal interpretation and/or the application of laws and regulations
- Assist in providing litigation support and appropriate support to outside counsel; monitor work performed by outside litigation counsel and audit associated billing
- Interpret and review laws, rules, and regulations affecting A Global Credit Union operations to optimize business effectiveness
- Obtain or provide justification for all expense items
- Provide ad hoc project support requiring additional legal review and research to the General Counsel Office and A Global Credit Union committees, other departments and senior management regarding legal issues
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, fully accredited by the American Bar Association
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the bar of that state, willing and able to become licensed to practice law in Virginia or register for limited admission as a Virginia corporate counsel
- Experience in regulatory compliance, litigation, and/or contracts, preferably involving financial institutions (law firm, in-house, and/or JAG Corps)
- Effective interpersonal, leadership, negotiating, and consulting ability
- Ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely
- Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
- Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
- Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of financial services industry and financial institution operations
- Familiarity with A Global Credit Union's functions, objectives, and mission
- 2+ years of experience practicing law
