Attorney I - North Carolina

Founders Federal Credit Union• Lancaster, SC, US, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Founders Federal Credit Union is seeking a driven Attorney with a background in lending policies and procedures to join their team. This on-site position at the Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, SC, will work directly with senior leadership under minimal supervision. The role involves serving as a trusted advocate for the Credit Union, representing its interests, and advising personnel on legal issues. The ideal candidate is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and has experience in creditor's rights litigation, seeking an alternative to commuting to Charlotte.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in North Carolina.
3-5 years of experience in creditor's rights litigation.
Ability to produce work in an effective and efficient manner.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and judgment skills.
Solid working knowledge of the requirements of lending policies and procedures, and federal laws and regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Adept at working effectively with people at all organizational levels.
High level of integrity.
Strong adherence to confidentiality of Credit Union data and work ethics.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Background in lending policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advocate to the Credit Union and represent its interests at all times.
Work closely with the SVP-Legal and VP– Litigation to advise Credit Union personnel on legal issues.
Appear in North Carolina courts on behalf of the Credit Union to protect its interests.
Interpret laws and regulations to provide legal guidance to all departments of the Credit Union.
Collaborate with the VP–Litigation on preparation of cases for collection efforts initiated by Share Recovery and Loss Control.
Appear independently in North Carolina courts of proper jurisdiction on behalf of the credit union and represent its interests at all times which may include but not limited to magistrate’s court, probate court, and Court of Common Pleas.
File all necessary pleadings with North Carolina courts to obtain judgements.
Negotiate with third party counsel to resolve issues relating to collection efforts or probate issues as they may arise.
Support the SVP-Legal in assessment of risk factors of proposed business decisions to effectively present Management with options to limit the Credit Union’s exposure.
Remain up to date on pending legislation and regulatory changes which may affect the Credit Union’s business practices or planned initiatives.
Communicate and strategize with external counsel in the event of potential litigation involving regulatory compliance issues.
Develop an extensive knowledge of lending guidelines, FFCU Loan Policy and Loan Procedures, FFCU account openings and maintenance, and federal regulations and laws, including but not limited to ECOA, Fair Housing Act, Truth in Lending, HMDA, RESPA, and BSA.
Comply with Founders’ policies and procedures, as well applicable laws, regulations, and statutes issued by federal agencies such as NCUA and FFIEC, including, but not limited to, GLB and BSA.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays annually
Paid Time Off
Family-oriented culture that values work/life balance
Retirement Plan (401k with employer contributions + Pension Plan fully funded by FFCU)
Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (at no cost to employee)
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and children
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts
Long Term Care Plan
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement to assist with furthering education
Certifications - Assistance with achieving and maintaining
Fit Founders Wellness Program
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Annual bonus opportunities