corporate counsel

orsa credit union•Plymouth, MI

14d•$82,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel is a member of orsa’s Legal team and provides legal support and advice on legal, regulatory compliance, and operational matters under the guidance of the General Counsel. The role serves as the organization’s primary resource for contract review and management, handling contracts from intake through negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination. It also provides legal research, analysis, recommendations, and practical guidance to leaders and business teams; responds to general and escalated legal inquiries; and manages the legal ticketing system. The Corporate Counsel works closely with Risk, Compliance, and business lines to manage legal risk, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver timely legal services. The position is hybrid, with work performed both in-office and at home. Hybrid team members are expected to remain within commutable proximity of their primary work location and may be required to attend meetings or work onsite. The role requires constant computer use and the ability to read, type, and communicate; it may also involve moving work-related supplies weighing up to 10–15 pounds.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, including contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Michigan.
Ability to research and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law and provide practical legal advice.
Ability to draft and negotiate vendor, partnership, and confidentiality agreements and assess contract risks.
Ability to assess contract terms against third-party oversight, vendor due diligence, and regulatory expectations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal analysis and contract provisions in plain business language.
Ability to manage contract lifecycle and legal ticketing processes, prioritize multiple matters, and meet deadlines.
Ability to use contract management and legal ticketing systems accurately and ethically while protecting confidential information.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment and constantly operate a computer; ability to read, type, and communicate.
May be required to move work-related supplies weighing up to 10–15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, paralegal or legal studies, or a related field.
Prior in-house or corporate counsel experience.
Experience managing or implementing a contract lifecycle management or workflow platform.
Experience with process improvement initiatives within a legal or procurement function.
Experience collaborating on legal, compliance, procurement, or risk management initiatives.
Experience in the financial industry.
Familiarity with financial regulatory compliance frameworks and experience supporting institutions subject to NCUA, Michigan DIFS, CFPB, or OCC oversight.

Responsibilities

Serve as orsa’s primary resource for contract review and management under the direction of the General Counsel.
Support the General Counsel on general legal matters and operational initiatives across the organization.
Partner with Risk, Compliance, and business line leaders to identify and manage legal risk.
Review, draft, and negotiate vendor agreements, NDAs, amendments, addendums, and partnership agreements, including appropriate risk provisions.
Oversee the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, renewal, and termination.
Maintain the contract management system, including document accuracy, renewal tracking, and record retention.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and summaries of contract activity for eTeam reporting.
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation checklists, and tailor contract language within established guidelines.
Collaborate with Risk and Compliance on vendor due diligence, third-party oversight, and regulatory requirements related to contract terms.
Provide legal review, analysis, advice, and recommendations to leadership and team members on organizational legal issues.
Respond to general legal and escalated inquiries from business lines that require research or investigation.
Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and secondary materials, and prepare memoranda, correspondence, and guidance documents.
Maintain knowledge of orsa’s bylaws, policies, and procedures; monitor regulatory requirements and advise leadership about needed governance or operational changes.
Manage the legal ticketing system, ensuring requests are triaged, tracked, and resolved on time.
Recommend improvements to contract management and legal operations processes and systems.
Serve as backup to the legal process specialist in processing garnishments, subpoenas, interrogatories, and levies.
Contact members, attorneys, courts, and other third parties to discuss legal issues and communicate on behalf of the credit union.
Perform other responsibilities as needs evolve and as directed by leadership.