FVP, Associate General Counsel

Axos Bank; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program

Paid Sick Leave and Vacation

Job summary

Axos Bank is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal expertise and strategic guidance. This role involves advising on corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory matters while ensuring compliance with laws.

The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, at least five years at a major law firm focusing on mergers & acquisitions, strong negotiation skills, and an active California Bar membership. The position offers comprehensive employee benefits and an annual discretionary cash bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in law focused on mergers & acquisitions.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to manage a diverse and complex workload.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents for mergers & acquisitions.
• Mitigate legal risks to protect the Bank’s interests.
• Provide legal support to all Bank business units.

Skills

Critical thinking

Negotiation skills

Legal expertise

Analytical abilities

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Axos Bank Target Range: $130,000.00/Yr. - $150,000.00/Yr. Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education. Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10% Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10% These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

The Associate General Counsel provides legal expertise and strategic guidance to support the organization’s operations and compliance efforts. This role involves advising on corporate governance, regulatory matters, contracts, and risk management while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and policies. Working closely with internal teams and external counsel, the Associate General Counsel plays a key role in mitigating legal risks and facilitating business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, with a primary focus on mergers & acquisitions, securitizations, and commercial real estate transactions.
• Develop and maintain standardized form contracts for routine business activities.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks to protect the Bank’s interests.
• Ensure adherence to the Bank’s legal policies and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide timely, practical, and solution-oriented legal support to all Bank business units.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a highly regarded law school.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at a major law firm, with a strong focus on mergers & acquisitions and securities law, including the drafting, review, and negotiation of transaction documents.
• Experience with real estate transactions is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with third‑party service provider agreements is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, analytical, and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Proven capacity to manage a diverse and complex workload effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills with strong time management and follow‑up capabilities.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing, with no disciplinary history.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year).
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program.
• Free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self‑Directed Trading.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.