Associate General Counsel (Senior Director of Legal)

6-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Associate General Counsel (Senior Director of Legal) - Hillsboro, OR - $180,000-$200,000 + annual bonus

H1: First Tech Credit Union is Hiring an Associate General Counsel (Senior Director of Legal)

H2: Join First Tech's Legal Team in Hillsboro, OR with a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Job Summary:

First Tech Credit Union is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel (Senior Director of Legal) to lead their Enterprise Governance and Legal Affairs department. This role will be responsible for overseeing corporate policy management, providing general legal support to all business units, and assisting in the maturation of First Tech's Privacy Program. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice law in at least one state, and a minimum of 6 years of legal experience in related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the credit union's Enterprise Governance and Legal Affairs department
- Assist in the maturation of First Tech's Privacy Program
- Partner with General Counsel in managing pending or threatened litigation
- Provide counsel on proposed, new, or existing retail loan and account products and services
- Partner with outside counsel in civil actions
- Draft, review, and revise legal documents
- Stay informed of legislation, regulations, and legal developments affecting federal credit unions and the financial services industry
- Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations
- Advise business units on NCUA, CFPB, and other consumer regulatory compliance matters
- Develop and perform internal assessments/auditing strategies
- Conduct investigations regarding policy or conduct violations
- Perform other duties as assigned by General Counsel

Requirements:

- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
- Admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one State Bar in the United States
- Minimum 6 years of legal experience in related fields
- Significant experience with federal and state consumer credit laws and regulations
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead, manage, and mentor a team responsible for legal activities

Location and Compensation:

The position is located in Hillsboro, OR and offers a hybrid work schedule. The target compensation for this role is $180,000 to $200,000 per year, plus an annual bonus. First Tech also offers traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K matching, paid time off, and special employee pricing on lending products.

Join First Tech's Legal Team:

If you are a self-starter with a strong legal background and management experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. First Tech Credit Union is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing exceptional service to its members. Apply now to join their legal team and make a difference in the financial services industry.

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Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K matching, Paid Time Off, holidays, special employee pricing on lending products

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Legal advice, Policy management, Litigation management, Research, Privacy program management, Partnering with outside counsel, Drafting and reviewing legal documents, Compliance, Auditing, Investigations, Project management, Communication, Negotiation, Mentoring, Team management

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Apply online through First Tech's career center

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one State Bar in the United States with the ability to gain admission to practice law in the State of Oregon. Licensed to practice in Oregon, California and Washington preferred.

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