Senior Banking Counsel & Regulatory Strategy Leader

First Command; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

First Command Bank seeks a strategic and seasoned Vice President and Associate General Counsel to lead the Bank’s legal function in Fort Worth, TX. You will guide legal and regulatory strategy, manage regulatory examinations, enforcement matters, and high‑risk disputes while partnering with senior leadership to align legal risk with business objectives.

You will oversee complex governance, vendor relationships, information security, privacy, and growth initiatives, ensuring compliant, risk‑aware

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proven leadership and collaborative partner for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Bank’s primary legal advisor on banking, regulatory, and enforcement matters.
• Develop and execute legal strategy for banking regulatory matters and examinations.
• Lead outside counsel strategy, budget, and quality of work.
• Negotiate and oversee complex contracts, disclosures, and policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Executive presence

Leadership

Regulatory judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate (ABA Accredited Law School)

Job description

First Command Bank seeks a strategic and seasoned Vice President and Associate General Counsel to lead the Bank’s legal function in Fort Worth, TX. You will guide legal and regulatory strategy, manage regulatory examinations, enforcement matters, and high‑risk disputes while partnering with senior leadership to align legal risk with business objectives.

You will oversee complex governance, vendor relationships, information security, privacy, and growth initiatives, ensuring compliant, risk‑aware