Attorney

Farm Credit Services of America; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Credit Services of America seeks an internal counsel to partner with the General Counsel and shape the legal posture of the association. The role ensures that business practices align with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

It also supports Risk Management and oversees bylaws, policies, and procedures manual maintenance. The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate, is admitted to the state bar, and has 1–3 years of law practice experience, ready to operate in a dynamic financial

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Successful completion of the state bar examination and qualified to practice law in the state.
• 1–3 years of law practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal legal counsel and work with General Counsel to determine legal posture for the Association.
• Ensure business practices, policies, and dealings meet regulatory requirements and applicable policies.
• Support the Risk Management function.
• Manage and maintain the Association’s bylaws, policies and procedures manual, and review processes for policy adoption and publishing.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Policy interpretation

Written communication

Oral communication

Bylaws management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:
Serves as internal legal counsel and works with General Counsel to determine legal posture and interests of the Association. Ensures that business practices, policies, and dealings of the association meet regulatory requirements and applicable policies and procedures governing business practices. Responsible for supporting the Risk Management function. Manages and maintains the Association’s bylaws, policies and procedures manual, and processes for policy/procedure adoption, publishing and review.

REPORTS TO: CEO

SUPERVISES: None

Minimum Qualification

EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Successful completion of the state bar examination and qualified to practice law in the state.

EXPERIENCE: At least one to three years of law practice.

Sensory and Physical Requirements

Must have ability to read documents from many sources.

Must be able to communicate audibly in and with staff, customers and general public.

Desirable Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of litigation, bankruptcy, and negotiated settlement procedures


• Excellent organizational skills; proficient in the use of personal computers, multi-tasking. Good judgment and communications (oral and written) skills;


• Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and/or ag practices;


• Strong analysis, judgment, and decision-making skills;


• Broad understanding of the laws and regulations governing financial institutions;


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;


• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and speaking so that others will understand