Associate General Counsel

About the role

The Associate General Counsel will provide practical, risk-based legal advice across a broad range of business functions, with primary focus on third-party and vendor contracts, leases and facilities-related matters, and information security, privacy, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications 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.
• Familiarity with consumer protection law, litigation, commercial contracting, and/or employment law also preferred.