Senior Banking Counsel & Compliance Leader

SECU; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

SECU, a Maryland-based credit union, seeks a VP, Corporate Counsel to lead and oversee the legal function, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for members and the organization.

Responsibilities include policy development, daily operations, contract review, litigation representation, and advising management. Must have MD bar and 5+ years in Maryland practice, with 2–3 years of management experience and 10+ years in legal/compliance for financial institutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting legal and regulatory compliance operations of a financial institution.
• 2-3 years management experience preferred.
• 5 years’ experience actively practicing law in Maryland required.
• Credit Union experience preferred but not required.
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, failures and overall deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to direct reports.
• Oversee staff performance, evaluations, and professional development.
• Assign projects, set priorities, and ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance work environment focused on accuracy and accountability.
• Advise management on legal and regulatory issues impacting SECU.
• Review contracts and legal documents to ensure SECU standards.
• Represent SECU in court actions as required; negotiate outcomes as appropriate.
• Monitor regulatory developments to advise leadership accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Legal risk management

Contract negotiation

Policy development

Job description

SECU, a Maryland-based credit union, seeks a VP, Corporate Counsel to lead and oversee the legal function, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for members and the organization.

Responsibilities include policy development, daily operations, contract review, litigation representation, and advising management. Must have MD bar and 5+ years in Maryland practice, with 2–3 years of management experience and 10+ years in legal/compliance for financial institutions.