Staff Attorney

Leaders Credit Union; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vacation time

401k options

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Leaders Credit Union in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a Staff Attorney to support its legal department. The role involves preparing and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting legal research to safeguard the financial institution.

You will collaborate across departments, maintain organized legal files, and stay current on evolving laws and regulations affecting banking and finance.

Qualifications

• Has a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Must maintain a professional, courteous, and friendly atmosphere for members and co-workers.
• Must have very strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across departments.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues.
• Manage and organize legal files, documents, and records.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather information for legal matters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations affecting the financial industry.

Skills

Legal research

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Legal writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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Staff Attorney

Jackson, TN, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1180

Thank you for taking the time to review our Staff Attorney position. At Leaders Credit Union, our mission is “Power your passion and make lives better.” We are very intentional about the hiring and interview process, which means we take our time. We want to make sure that you find the perfect career path! We truly appreciate your interest in Leaders Credit Union.

Who is Leaders Credit Union?We are a member-owned financial cooperative. This means that we exist to serve the needs of the consumers who own accounts at Leaders Credit Union. They are owners, and their financial well-being is at the heart of every decision we make. We are one of the largest credit unions in West Tennessee, and one of the most stable. Our purpose is simple: to provide a sound, convenient alternative to traditional banking.

What are our core values?As a team member of Leaders Credit Union, you would be asked to adhere to a specific set of core values. These values should govern all decisions that are made when serving our members’ needs. These values are:

• Member Focused
• Team Oriented
• Community Minded
• Forward Thinking

Why Leaders? Leaders Credit Union has been ranked one of the Best Credit Unions to Work for three years in a row. So, what makes Leaders such a great place to work?

• Great benefits! We offer healthcare, vacation time, sick time, 401k options, and a profit-sharing plan (just to name a few!) Our Human Resources team is always looking to ensure that our benefit packages are competitive.
• Work with a mission! Our mission statement isn’t just something written on a billboard, we truly look to “power your passion and make lives better.” That mission is lived out by member-facing personnel as well as our back-office employees.
• Extensive training! We go to great lengths to make sure you know your job responsibilities and are comfortable through a very thorough training process. But our training goes beyond that. We offer monthly classes on everything from mortgage products to conflict resolution. We give you the tools you need to succeed.
• Room for growth! At Leaders, you are only limited by your own ambition. Being part of a quickly growing financial institution leaves room for personal growth, and we do our best to promote from within whenever possible.

What does a day as a Staff Attorney at Leaders Credit Union look like?

As a staff attorney at Leaders, you will play a vital role in supporting our legal department in various legal matters. Your expertise will help ensure that our institution operates within the legal framework and maintains the highest standards of integrity and compliance. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and agreements
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conducting legal research and analysis on various issues
• Managing and organizing legal files, documents, and records
• Coordinating with internal departments to gather necessary information for legal matters.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting the financial industry.
• Providing administrative support to the legal department as needed.

What is the schedule?Our hours for this position are 8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Sometimes giving top-notch member service may require a little overtime, but we value work-life-balance and do our best to limit this.

Does your skillset and experience line up?For this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Has a law degree from an accredited law school
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Must maintain a professional, courteous, and friendly atmosphere for members and co-workers
• Must have very strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with keen attention to detail.