VP, Assistant General Counsel

About the role

The VP, Assistant General Counsel will provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance across a broad range of corporate and business matters. The role will advise senior leaders and business teams on legal risks, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. You will oversee and coordinate litigation while managing relationships with external legal counsel and other stakeholders. The position will play a key role in negotiating commercial agreements and supporting complex transactions and corporate initiatives. You will monitor evolving laws and regulations and translate legal developments into practical risk-management strategies. The role combines sophisticated legal work with business partnership, requiring sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to balance legal and commercial priorities. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated financial-services environment while helping protect the organization and its members.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on litigation, business law, corporate governance, transactions, employment matters, insurance, contracts, lending, and other corporate legal issues.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise commercial agreements, third-party contracts, disclosures, correspondence, policies, and other legal documents.
• Assess contractual obligations, legal exposure, and business risks, providing clear recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Research and anticipate emerging legal and regulatory issues and develop practical strategies to mitigate risk and respond to changing requirements.
• Monitor relevant federal and state legislation, regulations, court decisions, and legal trends affecting financial institutions, consumers, employment, collections, and consumer protection.
• Manage and coordinate litigation involving the organization, including evaluating claims, coordinating filings, communicating with opposing parties, and working with insurers and external counsel.
• Oversee outside counsel, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, effective case management, protection of the organization's interests and reputation, and appropriate legal spending.
• Provide legal guidance on complex organizational matters, including mergers, governance matters, policy revisions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Support legal and regulatory compliance by reviewing agreements and disclosures for applicable state and federal requirements and promoting fair treatment of consumers and the organization.
• Advise on sensitive communications, including member complaints, regulatory correspondence, advertising materials, press releases, and other high-impact communications.
• Provide legal counsel in consumer and business lending matters and support the protection of trademarks and other intellectual property.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to employees and business teams on relevant legal and regulatory topics.
• Coordinate legal filings and maintain accurate legal documentation to meet applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate across functions to build consensus, prioritize competing matters, and deliver timely, practical legal solutions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience gained in a mid-to-large law firm