Assistant or Associate General Counsel
About The Position
The Assistant/Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and counsel on a wide variety of issues and works with the Bank's business units within an operating framework of confidentiality, privilege, and service excellence in order to seek pragmatic, effective and efficient solutions to the legal needs of the Bank’s business units to help achieve their goals. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or abilities required of persons so classified. The Bank reserves the right to alter or amend this description at any time.
Requirements
- JD Degree and graduate or undergraduate degree preferably in business or accounting.
- Admitted to practice law in a state bar, preferably in Indiana.
- Knowledge of commercial and corporate law required.
- Minimum of 3 years of legal experience (for Assistant GC, 5 years for Associate GC).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work full-time.
- Must not have been convicted of any civil or criminal charge that would suggest a risk to Bank security.
- Ability to uphold and model the Bank’s Guiding Principles.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of banking and secured transactions a plus.
- Knowledge of federal housing programs or community/economic development a plus.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and draft contracts and transaction agreements for all areas of the Bank and assist in the negotiation of contracts.
- Conduct legal research.
- Advise the Bank’s internal clients, including managers, senior officers, and senior management on assigned matters.
- Render legal opinions on matters affecting the Bank.
- Assist with review and drafting of Bank policies and procedures.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory and judicial developments that have significance for the Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, advise business unit clients accordingly, and assist with responses to regulatory proposals on a Bank and system-wide level.
- Assist with Corporate Governance and SEC related issues.
- Participate in various system-wide initiatives and working groups, as assigned.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the General Counsel.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid workforce model: Onsite three days a week and two days remote. We also offer remote flex days!
- Fantastic, competitive pay and total rewards
- Industry-high 401(k) match: up to 6% PLUS…an additional 4% contribution!
- Tuition reimbursement assistance: To help you continue to develop personally and professionally.
- Student loan repayment assistance: That’s right, we will help you repay outstanding student loans!
- Awesome Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision benefits and even pet (you read that right) insurance!
- Generous time off: Vacation, paid federal holidays, birthday month floating holiday, volunteer day and summer hours program
- “Dress for your day” dress code: You choose the appropriate work attire based on what your day looks like.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
