General Counsel — Banking & Governance Leader

Jovia Financial Credit Union; Village of Westbury (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with paid培训

Engaged Managers with coaching

Professional Development and growth

Friendly, inviting work culture

401(k) with generous match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Wellness and flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Gym Reimbursement

Pet Insurance, Legal plan, AFLAC

Job summary

Jovia Financial Credit Union is seeking a seasoned General Counsel to lead our legal department and counsel the executive team on complex regulatory matters across the banking and credit union landscape.

With 10+ years of senior legal experience in financial services and a strong NY Bar, you will steer governance, contracts, mergers, and risk management while partnering with senior leaders to shape strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active NY State Bar membership.
• 10+ years of legal experience including banking/credit union/financial services or regulated financial institution sector.
• Experience advising executive leadership and boards of directors.
• Familiarity with federal and New York banking regulations.
• Prior General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or senior financial services attorney experience.
• Experience with NCUA, FDIC, NYDFS, CFPB, BSA/AML, consumer lending, and commercial lending matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership and the Board on legal and regulatory matters affecting the credit union and banking operations.
• Interpret and monitor federal and state laws, regulations, and industry guidance.
• Coordinate with the Board legal counsel to deliver monthly updates to the Directors.
• Prepare and review board resolutions, corporate documents, and governance policies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and bylaws.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and approve vendor agreements, technology contracts, loan participation agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, branch transactions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Oversee all litigation, subpoenas, investigations, and claims.
• Coordinate legal strategy with outside counsel when necessary.
• Participate as a member of the executive leadership team.
• Assist with long-term strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Oversee all legal expenditures to optimize the legal spend across the organization.
• Oversee the Legal department, including team leadership, employee relations, and management of direct reports.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Board advisory

Contract negotiation

Mergers & acquisitions

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission: NY State Bar

Job description

Jovia Financial Credit Union is seeking a seasoned General Counsel to lead our legal department and counsel the executive team on complex regulatory matters across the banking and credit union landscape.

With 10+ years of senior legal experience in financial services and a strong NY Bar, you will steer governance, contracts, mergers, and risk management while partnering with senior leaders to shape strategic growth.