In-House Counsel, Banking & Regulatory Affairs

Federal Home Loan Bank; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FHLB Dallas seeks an experienced in-house Associate General Counsel to provide legal guidance across bank departments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and minimizing risk. You will draft opinions, review regulations, and support external reporting while collaborating with management and stakeholders.

Under the General Counsel, you will advise on governance, privacy, derivatives, and real estate matters, and participate in internal teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; Texas bar in good standing preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience; in-house banking experience a plus.
• Knowledge of banking and financial services law; governance, privacy, derivatives, real estate.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to explain complex issues to non-lawyers.
• Strong client service ethic and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Interest in AI and its regulatory implications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to Bank staff on statutes and regulations.
• Update policies and procedures to reflect new laws and revisions.
• Advise on business activities, staff functions, and external reporting.
• Represent the Bank in meetings with member institutions and third parties.
• Draft legal opinions, memoranda, and transactional agreements.
• Participate in System working groups and internal project teams.
• Assist General Counsel as directed.

Skills

Legal experience

In-house

Banking law

Regulatory compliance

AI interest

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar license

Job description

FHLB Dallas seeks an experienced in-house Associate General Counsel to provide legal guidance across bank departments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and minimizing risk. You will draft opinions, review regulations, and support external reporting while collaborating with management and stakeholders.

Under the General Counsel, you will advise on governance, privacy, derivatives, and real estate matters, and participate in internal teams.