Attorney (In-House Legal Counsel)

hrconsultingsolutionsllc; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

PTO (vacation & sick)

Holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

River Valley AgCredit is seeking an Attorney to serve as internal legal counsel in Paducah, KY. You will advise the leadership team and Board on lending operations, loan administration, and internal corporate matters while guiding bylaws, policies, and procedures to align with regulatory requirements.

This role moves beyond traditional practice to become a key contributor to leadership decisions, risk management, and governance within a charitable financial institution serving agriculture and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Kentucky.
• 1–3 years of law practice experience.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to explain legal concepts to management and boards.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze internal legal issues; provide opinions and guidance.
• Advise officers and Board on lending operations and corporate matters.
• Collaborate with General Counsel to protect the Association’s interests.
• Provide an additional level of internal control for credit processes and policies.
• Manage and maintain bylaws and policies and procedures manual.
• Coordinate processes for policy and procedure development, adoption, publication, review, and revision.
• Monitor regulatory, legal, policy, and procedural developments affecting the Association.
• Assist with coordinating and conducting employee training related to applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Association’s overall risk management function.
• Provide guidance related to litigation, bankruptcy, negotiated settlements, and other legal matters.
• Partner with leadership to identify potential legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate solutions.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Judgment

Communication skills

Regulatory understanding

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in KY

Job description

JOB VACANCY: ATTORNEY (IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL)

HR Consulting Solutions is a national executive search firm that has been retained by River Valley AgCredit to conduct a search for an Attorney to join their growing team in Paducah, Kentucky.

POSITION SUMMARY

River Valley AgCredit has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to serve as internal legal counsel and a trusted legal advisor to the Association’s leadership team and Board of Directors. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Attorney will research and analyze legal matters, provide guidance related to lending operations and loan administration, advise on internal corporate matters, and support the Association’s risk management and internal control functions.

This individual will also play an important role in managing and maintaining organizational bylaws, policies, and procedures and helping ensure business practices remain aligned with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to move beyond traditional law practice and become an integral part of the leadership and decision-making functions of a respected financial institution serving agriculture and rural communities.

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION

Paducah, KY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Successful completion of a state bar examination and qualified to practice law in the state
• Minimum of one to three years of law practice experience
• Strong legal research, analysis, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate legal and regulatory concepts to management, employees, and members of the Board

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with or knowledge of laws and regulations governing financial institutions
• Experience in banking, lending, financial services, agricultural finance, or another highly regulated industry
• Understanding of litigation, bankruptcy, collections, workouts, and negotiated settlement procedures
• Experience interpreting and developing organizational policies and procedures
• Knowledge of compliance, internal controls, risk management, or regulatory examination processes
• Familiarity with agricultural lending, agricultural practices, or the Farm Credit System is beneficial but not required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex matters
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships throughout an organization

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and analyze internal legal issues and provide legal opinions, recommendations, and guidance to management and the Board of Directors
• Advise officers and Board members on legal questions and procedures related to lending operations, loan administration, and internal corporate matters
• Work collaboratively with General Counsel as appropriate to determine and protect the Association’s legal interests
• Provide an additional level of internal control for credit processes and policies
• Manage and maintain the Association’s bylaws and policies and procedures manual
• Coordinate processes for policy and procedure development, adoption, publication, review, and revision
• Monitor regulatory, legal, policy, and procedural developments affecting the Association
• Assist with coordinating and conducting employee training related to applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support the Association’s overall risk management function
• Provide guidance related to litigation, bankruptcy, negotiated settlements, and other legal matters affecting the Association
• Partner with leadership to identify potential legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate solutions

BENEFITS

River Valley AgCredit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus (incentive pay)
• Generous PTO, including vacation and sick time
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits with a 3% automatic employer contribution plus up to a 6% employer match — up to 9% total employer contribution
• Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

This position offers an attorney the opportunity to build a career within an established financial institution while working closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their legal expertise across a broad range of organizational matters while supporting an institution with a longstanding commitment to agriculture and rural communities.

QUESTIONS?

• Reach out to us privately & confidentially at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing everyone with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions within our organization are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.