Associate General Counsel

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Farm Credit Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate General Counsel to join our team at Farm Credit Services. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in providing legal support for our technology systems, including loan origination and document generation technology for commercial and consumer financing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide primary legal support for technologies provided by the bank in its role as a service provider, including loan origination and document generation technology for commercial and consumer financing and real estate transactions with an emphasis on agricultural loans.
  • Work with the Bank's compliance and documentation testing team to resolve issues and validate loan document enforceability and compliance.
  • Serve as subject matter resource on compliance regulations, including the CFPB Small Business Lending Data Collection Rule, TILA, RESPA, TRID Rules, ECOA, FCRA, HMDA, and other consumer and commercial regulations, as well as applicable Farm Credit Administration regulations.
  • Monitor and implement new regulations and perform legal research on regulatory issues pertaining to commercial and consumer loans.
  • Perform additional tasks as necessary to fulfill the functions of the Legal department, including responsibility for legal support of the Bank's records management, legal holds, and data privacy programs, responding to internal due diligence requests, and oversight of the Bank's insurance coverages.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas with years of related experience in commercial loan documentation.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial or consumer loan documentation is required.
  • Familiarity with agricultural and agribusiness lending and/or previous work experience within a regulated bank or financial services institution is beneficial.
  • Support of and/or familiarity with commercial or consumer lending and loan documentation technology is helpful, but not required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships are required.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, 401(k) plan, employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance, generous vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote work locations.


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