SVP, Legal Services/Deputy General Counsel

CIVIC CULTURE

Our organization believes we can all do well by doing good. We value the contributions of diverse minds and prioritize the success and well-being of our employees. We also believe every person in our organization plays a role in supporting a healthy environment and helping to achieve our goal of prosperity for all. To this end, we recruit bright, energetic, and talented people to be members of our team. In return, we offer a dynamic workplace that presents opportunities for professional advancement and individual growth. We strive to always display integrity, self-awareness, courage, and respect for one another while continuing to seek opportunities to learn. We really believe that when our employees succeed, our community wins.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Vice President, Legal Services/Deputy General Counsel is responsible for leading all legal functions for the Credit Union and all affiliate organizations, under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel. This includes contribution to the formulation, development, recommendation, implementations and administration of existing and proposed procedures, corporate policies, programs, and strategy, while ensuring companywide compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

NORMAL DAY-TO-DAY WORK

1. Recommend, develop, implement, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the Credit Union and all affiliate organizations' legal, compliance and related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct while complying with all required laws and regulations.
2. Provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters; Assume responsibility for ensuring that the Credit Union conducts its business in compliance with all laws and regulations. Act as a resource on the interpretation of existing or proposed local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
3. Influence decision-making and push the company forward cross-functionally in compliance/regulatory areas of strategic importance.
4. Oversee or handle all legal aspects of transactional and regulatory matters related to the Credit Union and affiliates; Provide legal oversight of issues related to credit unions, risk management and contracts and agreements; Respond to external requests for information, reporting, complaints or citations from external organizations.
5. Establish short and long-term legal related strategies in partnership with the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel, while providing the leadership necessary for the successful design, development, and execution of that strategy.
6. Act as a legal leader and, in the absence of the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel or at his/her direction, serve as liaison for the Legal department on legal and compliance matters requiring communication with the NCUA, CFPB, US and State Departments of Justice, NC Credit Union Administration and other relevant regulatory bodies.
7. Bring legal issues and concerns to the attention of the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel and help him/her respond by appropriately developing, revising, and interpreting internal policies. Monitor and resolve disputes which may lead to litigation. Maintain a working familiarity of common legal issues facing financial institutions.
8. Provide leadership in the areas of litigation, due diligence requests, contract reviews, settlement agreements, licensing agreements, and all other documentation.
9. Provide regular updates and reports as directed or requested, to keep the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel and Executive Management informed on complex legal matters.
10. Lead, develop, and evaluate the Legal Services team, including performance reviews and development plans.
11. Display integrity, self-awareness, courage, and respect for staff while ensuring learning agility and flexibility communicating and delegating effectively. Work effectively, collaboratively, and creatively in a team-oriented environment both internally and externally.
12. Take ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accept feedback and demonstrate both the willingness and ability to improve.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Here are a few skills you MUST have to be qualified for this position.

1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
2. Minimum 12 years as a practicing attorney in a law firm, banking regulatory agency or in-house law department; including 5+ years within financial services and 4-6 in management.
3. America's Credit Union Association (ACUA) Certified Compliance Officer Designation or obtained within 2 years of hire date.
4. Strongly skilled in strategic planning, tactical implementation, analytical thinking, legal affairs, and contract negotiation.
5. Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.
6. Effective in building partnerships with organizational business units, functioning well with project teams, and working for the overall success of the team.
7. Demonstrated problem solving skills, judgment and character.
8. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
9. Ability to function in a Consumer business office environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc.
10. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. (file boxes, computer).
11. Travel required on occasion.

Here are a few qualities we'd LIKE for you to have to make you more suited for this position.

1. Full knowledge of and/or practical experience with the operations of credit unions, their products and services, and the laws and regulations governing them.
2. Practical experience in one or a combination of the following areas: enterprise risk management, contract management, litigation management, real estate law, bankruptcy and collections law, or privacy and information security law.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this position description, please feel welcome to ask. You can reach our HR Department at:

Civic Human Resources

3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

careers@civicfcu.org

PI256639240