Staff Attorney

Teachers Federal Credit Union; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,750 - 150,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

401(k) company contribution

100% of Dental & Vision premium paid

Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

Employee discounts on loans

Job summary

Teachers Federal Credit Union is seeking a Staff Attorney responsible for legal advice on various matters, focusing on contract negotiations and supporting internal stakeholders. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and a JD from an accredited law school, along with a minimum of three years' attorney experience in New York.

The role offers a competitive compensation package, including eligible bonuses, paid time off, and benefits like 401(k) contribution and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years relevant experience as a practicing attorney in New York.
• Comprehensive understanding of lending and real estate is desired.
• Exceptional ethical and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and negotiates contracts and governance documents.
• Researches and interprets laws and regulations.
• Provides legal advice on lending initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Legal research and analysis

M365 applications

Westlaw proficiency

Lexis proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree and JD from accredited law school

Admitted to practice law in New York

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team. For over 70 years, Teachers Federal Credit Union has been committed to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2025, Teachers has grown into one of the nation’s leading credit unions. As we expand our reach across the country, we remain focused on being both a Best Place to Bank and a Best Place to Work. From part-time roles to executive leadership positions, Teachers offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities.

Summary

The Staff Attorney will be responsible for contract negotiations and review, and collaboration and support of internal stakeholders by providing legal advice on a wide array of legal, strategic, operational, governance, business, regulatory, and litigation matters, while aligning with the objectives of the organization.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree and JD from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing to practice law in New York required
• Minimum three years relevant experience as a practicing attorney in New York, with experience negotiating contracts and representing financial institutions required
• Comprehensive understanding of lending and real estate is desired
• Exceptional ethical and professional integrity, communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with a strong sense of priority, urgency and commitment to deadlines
• Driven and self-motivated with a strong desire for collaboration on complex and varied legal issues, while also possessing the ability to work independently
• Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations relevant to credit unions, banks, general business operations in the financial services industry, and various business organizations
• Exceptional oral and written communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills required
• M365 applications, Westlaw, and Lexis proficiency required

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews, revises, and negotiates contracts and other corporate policies and governance documents as requested by VP Legal Counsel
• Researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk
• Performs research and provides legal advice in support of lending initiatives, retail and banking/financial services, regulatory compliance matters, litigation, BSA/AML, internal investigations, contract negotiations, and other legal guidance impacting the organization
• Provides various litigation support
• Represents the Legal Department in meetings, on projects and committees with various business units and stakeholders and assists in the preparation of status reports for the executive team
• Creates and modernizes templates, presentations, letters, responses, releases, settlement documents, attestations, confidentiality agreements, resolutions, affidavits, and certificates and review updates to templates prior to implementation
• Performs other duties as needed upon request by immediate supervisor

Benefits Of Joining The Teachers Team

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• This position is eligible for our annual discretionary bonus program. Some positions within the credit union also qualify for quarterly performance incentives
• Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and holidays
• 401(k) company contribution
• Teachers pays 100% of Dental & Vision premium
• Tuition reimbursement is offered to full-time employees
• Exclusive employee discount of 0.96% APR on credit card loans and a 1.00% APR on all other loans through Teachers

The good faith range for this position is $120,750 - $150,750 per year. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. The salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

All candidates will be subject to a background check, credit check, and drug test to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about Teachers and to view a full list of our job opportunities please visit https://www.teachersfcu.org/about/careers

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