AVP Attorney Comm Ag

Capital Farm Credit • College Station, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Capital Farm Credit is the largest rural lending cooperative in Texas, serving 192 counties through nearly 70 credit offices. With over $12 billion in assets and more than 600 team members, we provide essential financial services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, and agribusinesses. As part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are dedicated to supporting rural communities and agriculture.
We seek motivated individuals who share our core values: commitment, trust, value, and family-like respect. As a customer-owned cooperative, we align employee success with member success, offering competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment.
Coordinates with Comm Ag, Capital Markets, and Document Preparation teams (along with outside counsel where appropriate) on loan transactions and servicing actions to ensure timely closings.
Provide review of closing packages to ensure they align with credit approval and provide summaries of terms to appropriate staff in participation accounting.
As needed, prepare loan servicing items and related documentation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Requires at least three (3) years of experience practicing law that includes significant work in real estate, lending and financial transactions, and/or contract law.
• Specialized knowledge in areas of law pertaining to real estate, mortgage lending and contracts, including debtor/creditor relationship; Farm Credit standards and regulations; and lien perfection and security interests.
• Ability to conduct legal research using electronic and/or manual sources.
• Familiarity with multi lender transactions and loan participations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal representation to the association for the protection of material interests on Comm Ag and Capital Markets transactions, including ensuring the timely closing of loans.
• Reviews the work of outside counsel on these transactions to ensure compliance with Farm Credit standards and regulations as well as CFC policies.
• Oversees design and content of legal forms and revisions to existing forms used for servicing actions.
• Coordinates with the Document Preparation team in preparation and completion of documents for loan transactions as required.

Benefits

• Incentive Program: Company-wide, goals-based rewards.
• Accrued Time Off: Earn 13 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave per year, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 9% employer contribution/match.
• Health Coverage: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid coverage.
• Education & Wellness: Tuition reimbursement and up to $400 for wellness expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees