Associate Corporate Attorney

CoBank•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Supports legal aspects of commercial loan and other legal transactions. Provides legal advice, including direction on transactional matters, and other general legal issues. Assists more senior level attorneys in the provision of legal advice to in-house clients, litigation, transactions and other legal matters. Reviews legal publications and pending legislation and advises management of changes that impact CoBank. Executes smaller, less complex tasks delegated by more senior level attorneys and may represent CoBank in negotiations.

Requirements

JD From an approved law school required
Admission in state bar required
2 years of experience representing lenders and borrowers in negotiating, documenting, and closing a wide range of commercial financing transactions required
1 year of CoBank Legal Residency experience required
Knowledge of other areas of law related to transactions (e.g., environmental law)
Basic knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the Farm Credit System
Basic knowledge of corporate and commercial law in the context of commercial loan transactions, including real estate and personal property collateral, participations, and syndications.

Responsibilities

Supports and participates in the documentation of commercial loan transactions.
Consults with and advises relationship managers and other associates concerning these transactions.
Provides legal services, legal counsel, guidance, recommendations, and proactive advice, in consultation with his/her supervisor, on legal issues to assigned individual banking groups/divisions/management.
Conducts legal research and issues legal opinions.
Prepares, reviews, negotiates and/or interprets various legal instruments and documents of all types such as contracts, confidentiality agreements, leases, loan agreements, collateral documents, organizational documents and other agreements.
Reviews and analyzes loan or lease and collateral documentation and drafts legal audits memoranda for assigned individual banking groups.
Reviews paralegal work on various matters, including signatory authority reviews, collateral summaries and title insurance issues.

Benefits

Careers with a purpose
Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
Competitive Compensation & Incentive
Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
Tuition reimbursement for higher education
Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards