In-House Counsel & Leadership Legal Advisor

Kentucky Bar Association; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance-Based Bonus

Generous PTO

12 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Benefits

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Job summary

River Valley AgCredit seeks an Attorney to serve as internal legal counsel and trusted advisor to the leadership team and Board. You will research and analyze legal matters, guide lending operations, and support risk management while maintaining bylaws and policies.

You will work closely with the CEO and leadership to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and help drive strategic decisions beyond traditional practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school required.
• Bar admission to practice in the relevant state.
• Strong research, analysis, judgment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze internal legal issues and provide opinions to management and the Board.
• Advise on lending operations, loan administration, and internal corporate matters.
• Collaborate with General Counsel to protect the Association's legal interests.
• Maintain bylaws, policies, and procedures and monitor regulatory developments.
• Support risk management and training related to policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory interpretation

Risk management

Counseling leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in state

Job description

River Valley AgCredit seeks an Attorney to serve as internal legal counsel and trusted advisor to the leadership team and Board. You will research and analyze legal matters, guide lending operations, and support risk management while maintaining bylaws and policies.

You will work closely with the CEO and leadership to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and help drive strategic decisions beyond traditional practice.