Senior In-House Counsel – Financial Services

Georgia's Own; Georgia; Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgia's Own Credit Union seeks an Assistant General Counsel to serve as in-house counsel across litigation, regulatory, contracts, and strategic initiatives. You will partner with the General Counsel and business leaders to identify legal risk and provide practical guidance that advances business goals.

The role oversees outside counsel for litigation, supports fintech and vendor relationships, and contributes to enterprise projects with strong drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment

Formación

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active admission to the Georgia Bar in good standing required.
• 5–8 years of legal experience in financial services, banking or regulated industries preferred.
• Experience independently managing litigation and coordinating with outside counsel.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice and counsel to business units on operational, regulatory, contractual, and strategic matters.
• Manage a portfolio of litigation and dispute matters; coordinate with outside counsel and track budgets.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements and other business contracts.
• Support regulatory responses, internal investigations, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Conocimientos

Litigation management

Dispute resolution

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Educación

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Georgia Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

Georgia's Own Credit Union seeks an Assistant General Counsel to serve as in-house counsel across litigation, regulatory, contracts, and strategic initiatives. You will partner with the General Counsel and business leaders to identify legal risk and provide practical guidance that advances business goals.

The role oversees outside counsel for litigation, supports fintech and vendor relationships, and contributes to enterprise projects with strong drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment