Legal - Associate General Counsel - Litigation Focus

TITLE: ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: VICE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
DEPARTMENT: LEGAL
JOB CODE: 6523
PAY SCALE: $178,600.00 - $200,000.00 ANNUALLY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Associate General Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in implementing strategic legal initiatives throughout the Credit Union. Associate General Counsel supports the General Counsel in providing executive management with effective advice on legal strategies and their implementation and assists in managing the legal functions of the Credit Union and overseeing the work of outside counsel, including handling litigation matters on behalf of the Credit Union.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
To advise, consult, and educate the corporate and compliance business partners on legal issues to proactively reduce all potential legal, governance, contractual and compliance risks to the Credit Union.
TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide legal counsel and guidance to business partners and management on legal, regulatory, governance, or compliance matters and issues of concern.
2. Oversee litigation and manage outside counsel as necessary, including tactical guidance, case management, budgeting, and alignment with strategy
3. Advise on and negotiate resolution of pre-litigation disputes.
4. Ensure comprehensive and timely handling of legal process, including subpoenas.
5. Prepare regular written reports for the Board of Directors and senior management advising on status of significant matters and risks.
6. 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.
7. Keep apprised of changes in law and regulations and adapt business practices as needed.
8. 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.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by relevant executive leadership and management.

PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS:

1. Effective oral and written communication skills required to oversee all corporate legal matters.
2. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer, facsimile machine and telephone.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:

1. INTERNAL: All levels of staff and management; Supervisory/Audit Committee
2. EXTERNAL: External counsel and consultants, regulators, external auditors, and law enforcement agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the State Bar of California or the American Bar Association required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four (4) years of experience practicing law, preferably with a national or large regional law firm. Litigation experience 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, employment law, and/or probate law also preferred.
3. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Overall comprehensive legal knowledge (litigation, commercial law, employment law, and/or consumer compliance).
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing other attorneys, externs, and support staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required.

1. Corrected vision within the normal range.

1. Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.

1. Occasional overnight travel as required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Active membership and good standing status with the State Bar of California.
2. License to practice law in California via successful completion of the California Bar Examination or the California Attorney's Examination.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES REQUESTED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR THAT ARE WITHIN THE INCUMBENT'S KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY AS WELL THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES.
REV. 1/12/2024
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• Job Family Director
• Job Function Director
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $178,600.00
• Max Hiring Rate $200,000.00

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