VP, Associate General Counsel, First Command Bank

What will you do in this role?

Serve as the Bank’s primary legal advisor on complex banking, regulatory, and enforcement matters.

Exemplify collaborative business partnership by providing proactive business-forward legal guidance, aligned with business strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations.

Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to align legal advice on banking matters with enterprise risk appetite and governance expectations.

Support board and committee matters related to banking and regulatory issues, as requested.

Regulatory & Banking Law Oversight

Develop and execute legal strategy for banking regulatory matters, including examinations, inquiries, supervisory issues, and potential enforcement actions involving federal and state regulators.

Interpret and apply federal and state banking laws and regulations including consumer protection and commercial requirements, to ensure full alignment between legal requirements, operational practices, and business objectives.

Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess potential impact to the Bank; advise leadership on required changes and strategic implications.

Maintain productive relationships with regulators, external counsel, and industry peers.

Legal Risk Management & Complex Matters

Serve as the accountable legal owner for significant banking-related disputes, regulatory proceedings, investigations and pre-litigation strategy.

Direct outside counsel strategy, budget, fee structures, and quality of work.

Lead early dispute resolution and risk mitigation efforts to minimize legal exposure and business disruption.

Issue and oversee legal opinions, escalation frameworks, and risk assessments for material transactions and initiatives.

Commercial, Contractual & Operational Support

Negotiate, draft, and approve complex and high-impact contracts, disclosures, policies, and procedures supporting banking operations and strategic initiatives.

Advise on legal aspects of product development, key vendor relationships, information security, privacy, and other matters directly impacting regulated banking activities.

Ensure legal frameworks support scalable growth while maintaining compliance and sound risk controls.

Influence, Mentorship & Collaboration

Provide informal mentorship and subject-matter guidance to attorneys and compliance professionals on banking-related issues.

Act as a thought leader and escalation point for complex legal questions.

Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Business partners without formal supervisory responsibility.

External Engagement & Industry Leadership

Represent the Company in industry associations, working groups, and regulatory forums, providing insight into legal and regulatory trends impacting the Bank.

Benchmark practices against peer institutions and recommend enhancements to policies, controls, and governance structures.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibility

Exercise significant influence through expertise, judgment, and collaboration.

May provide project-based direction to internal teams and outside counsel.

Foster a culture of ethical conduct, sound judgment, and risk awareness across the organization.