Senior Counsel – Financial Services & Compliance (Hybrid)

California Coast Credit; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

California Coast Credit Union is seeking a Senior Counsel to serve as in-house legal counsel, advising management on a broad range of corporate, contractual, employment, governance, and regulatory matters. The role works with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to review contracts, support strategic initiatives, and mitigate legal risk, with an active California license required.

The position carries responsibilities including supervising the in-house Paralegal, preparing reports, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California is required.
• Three to five years of legal experience in corporate, commercial, employment, financial services, banking or related practice areas.
• In-house experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical, business-oriented legal advice to management and business units.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with outside counsel.
• Support litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the financial services industry and advise management.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract review

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

State Bar of California

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

California Coast Credit Union is seeking a Senior Counsel to serve as in-house legal counsel, advising management on a broad range of corporate, contractual, employment, governance, and regulatory matters. The role works with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to review contracts, support strategic initiatives, and mitigate legal risk, with an active California license required.

The position carries responsibilities including supervising the in-house Paralegal, preparing reports, and