Attorney I - North Carolina

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advocate to the Credit Union and represent its interest at all times.
• Work closely with the SVP-Legal and VP– Litigation to advise Credit Union personnel on legal issues.
• Appear in North Carolina courts on behalf of the Credit Union to protect its interests.
• Interpret laws and regulations to provide legal guidance to all departments of the Credit Union when necessary.
• Collaborate with the VP–Litigation on preparation of cases for collection efforts initiated by Share Recovery and Loss Control.
• File all necessary pleadings with North Carolina courts to obtain judgments.
• Negotiate with third party counsel to resolve issues relating to collection efforts or probate issues as they may arise.
• Support the SVP-Legal in assessing risk factors of proposed business decisions to effectively present Management with options to limit the Credit Union’s exposure.
• Remain up to date on pending legislation and regulatory changes which may affect the Credit Union’s business practices or planned initiatives.
• Communicate and strategize with external counsel in the event of potential litigation involving regulatory compliance issues.
• Develop an extensive knowledge of lending guidelines, FFCU Loan Policy and Loan Procedures, FFCU account openings and maintenance, and federal regulations and laws, including but not limited to ECOA, Fair Housing Act, Truth in Lending, HMDA, RESPA, and BSA.
• Comply with Founders’ policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and statutes issued by federal agencies such as NCUA and FFIEC, including, but not limited to, GLB and BSA.
• Respect and protect the privacy of information and its integrity and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina with 3-5 years of experience in creditor’s rights litigation.
• Ability to produce work in an effective and efficient manner, with well-developed verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent analytical and judgment skills.
• Solid working knowledge of the requirements of lending policies and procedures, and federal laws and regulations.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and work effectively with people at all organizational levels.
• High level of integrity and strong adherence to confidentiality of Credit Union data and work ethics.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in creditor’s rights litigation.
• Knowledge of federal laws and regulations relevant to the financial industry.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Adherence to confidentiality and privacy standards.