Chief Legal & Governance Officer

Austin Telco Federal Credit Union; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 60

Community engagement

Job summary

Austin Telco Federal Credit Union in Austin, TX seeks a strategic Vice President of Legal to serve as the principal advisor to leadership and the Board, guiding governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management for the Credit Union.

You will lead the legal department, oversee contracts, litigation, and complex transactions, mentor a law team, manage external counsel, and develop policies that protect members and uphold the organization’s ethics.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience including 5 years in leadership.
• Expertise in corporate law, contract negotiation, governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Experience advising leadership and Boards on complex legal, regulatory, and strategic matters.
• Experience managing litigation, investigations, regulatory examinations, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to leadership and the Board, providing strategic counsel on legal, regulatory, governance, and business matters.
• Lead and oversee the Credit Union's legal function, including internal resources and external counsel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain legal strategies, policies, and procedures that support objectives and promote compliance.
• Advise leadership on legal risks and regulatory requirements impacting operations, products, and initiatives.
• Oversee contracts, litigation, and business transactions to protect interests and mitigate risk.
• Provide guidance for mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Manage the legal department budget, resources, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract negotiation

Governance & compliance

Leadership in legal dept

Regulatory knowledge

Litigation oversight

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Austin Telco Federal Credit Union in Austin, TX seeks a strategic Vice President of Legal to serve as the principal advisor to leadership and the Board, guiding governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management for the Credit Union.

You will lead the legal department, oversee contracts, litigation, and complex transactions, mentor a law team, manage external counsel, and develop policies that protect members and uphold the organization’s ethics.