Corporate Counsel
About The Position
The individual in this position, supports the Legal department’s mission and FHLBank Management by delivering timely, accurate legal guidance across a broad range of business and regulatory matters. This role partners closely with internal teams, helps manage legal risk, and contributes to initiatives that strengthen operations, compliance, and service to members and communities. In this role, you will Provide clear, timely legal advice to business partners to help manage risk and protect FHLBank from legal risks and liabilities. Serve as primary counsel for select areas such as Member Products, Housing and Community Development, and Credit/Collateral. Support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel on legal and operational matters. Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on legal, legislative, and regulatory issues. Assist with regulatory advocacy, including drafting and reviewing comment letters. Participate in internal and inter‑FHLBank committees and task forces. Provide litigation support and perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Juris doctorate degree is required and must be admitted to the Bar of any state. If not admitted in Kansas, must be admitted to the Kansas Bar within one year of employment and maintain good standing in Kansas.
- A minimum of three years of similar or related experience.
- Excellent legal research and drafting skills, including Westlaw legal research.
- An understanding of secured lending and the Uniform Commercial Code preferred.
- Proficient use of computer programs and databases, including MS Word, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and various databases.
- Ability to motivate and persuade others through both written and oral communications.
- Ability to identify and analyze legal issues.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to operate all types of office equipment including computer, copy machine, scanner and telephone.
- Ability to work hours needed to meet the demands of the job.
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of secured lending and the Uniform Commercial Code preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, timely legal advice to business partners to help manage risk and protect FHLBank from legal risks and liabilities.
- Serve as primary counsel for select areas such as Member Products, Housing and Community Development, and Credit/Collateral.
- Support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel on legal and operational matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on legal, legislative, and regulatory issues.
- Assist with regulatory advocacy, including drafting and reviewing comment letters.
- Participate in internal and inter‑FHLBank committees and task forces.
- Provide litigation support and perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Bankwide incentive compensation program
- 401K retirement plan with competitive company match
- Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Incentive-based wellness program
- Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
- Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
- Summer hours
- Onsite café
- Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.
- Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.
- Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.
- Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
