Assistant General Counsel - Ag Lending

Compeer Financial•Lakeville, MN

3d•$133,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Compeer Financial is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide senior legal counsel, advice, analysis, and support on complex and significant matters affecting assigned business units or functions. The role independently manages legal matters across supported areas and serves as a strategic legal advisor to executives, leaders, and team members, tailoring recommendations to business needs. It also drafts, negotiates, and reviews a wide range of commercial contracts and advises business units on related matters. The position provides primary legal support to agricultural lending teams and related financial services, including insurance, tax, accounting, appraisal, and consulting. It also supports complex commercial markets and syndicated lending. The Assistant General Counsel advises on collateral, loan structure, borrower eligibility, servicing actions, legal interpretation, regulatory compliance, industry trends, and organizational policies. The role manages template lending and contractual documents, identifies legal and compliance risks, and develops practical solutions that balance legal risk with business objectives. This position offers a hybrid work option of up to 50% remote work and is open to any Compeer office location in Illinois, Minnesota, or Wisconsin. The position is eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Base pay is $133,000–$180,000 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
Professional license to practice law in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Illinois.
Expert-level experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, government agency, or regulated financial institution, or an equivalent combination of legal and directly relevant professional experience sufficient to perform the role, with substantial experience relevant to the assigned practice area.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting legal and compliance issues within the financial industry and relevant to Compeer Financial.
Knowledge of agricultural and commercial lending, real estate, bankruptcy, contract, equipment leasing, and/or corporate law.
Skill in applying legal principles to individual cases and problems.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
High level of integrity.
Flexibility in a fast-changing environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships and influence others through tact, sound judgment, and collaboration.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex topics to varied audiences, negotiate, and write legal contracts and documents.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications, software programs used to originate and service loans and leases, and legal research sites.
Creative problem-solving ability.
Ability to remain objective when balancing business needs and risk.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience with agricultural finance, the Farm Credit System, or another regulated financial institution.
Relevant professional experience or credentials in an adjacent discipline aligned with the assigned practice area, such as accounting, finance, banking, credit, compliance, or governance.

Responsibilities

Independently manage complex legal matters affecting assigned business units, partnering with leaders to align legal advice with strategic priorities.
Draft internal documents, including memoranda analyzing facts and legal issues, and provide legal opinions and recommendations on significant issues.
Negotiate, draft, and interpret complex contracts and other legal documents concerning loans, leases, insurance, and related matters in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies.
Provide primary legal support to agricultural lending teams on collateral matters, legal interpretation, loan structure, borrower eligibility, servicing actions, and other business matters.
Manage template lending and other contractual documents to maintain consistency and quality control while maximizing the effectiveness of the organization's legal position.
Provide primary legal support for related financial services, including insurance, tax, accounting, appraisal, and consulting.
Support complex commercial markets and the syndicated lending portfolio.
Advise executives, leaders, and assigned departments on complex matters, anticipate legal and compliance risks associated with business strategies and initiatives, and develop practical solutions balancing legal risk and business objectives.
Monitor, research, and analyze industry trends, regulatory compliance, new laws, and policies, and advise on their impact on the organization.
Draft legal opinions on complex areas of law relevant to the organization.
Guide executives, leaders, and team members on complex or sensitive legal and compliance matters requiring significant legal judgment or interpretation.
Partner with business leaders and provide training and direction to team members on related legal and compliance topics.
Contribute to the development of the legal team's priorities and goals.

Benefits

Up to 9% toward 401(k), consisting of a 3% fixed Compeer contribution and up to a 6% match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health savings account and flexible spending account.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Wellness program and employee assistance program.
Vacation, sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.
Parental leave.
Paid volunteer time off.
Learning and development programs.
Mentorship programs.
Professional membership and certification reimbursement.
Variable compensation.