Senior Associate General Counsel

American AgCredit

79d • $160,172 - $288,310

About The Position

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Admission to practice law in California, Colorado, Kansas, Hawaii, New Mexico or Nevada preferred; other state admissions will also be considered.
• At least twelve years increasingly complex legal experience including lender/creditor rights, real and personal property laws, mortgage/secured and unsecured transactions.
• Considerable experience with Merger and Acquisition transactions.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and align with the Association’s customer service philosophy.
• Ability to quickly analyze complex factual situations to identify legal issues and business risks.
• Ability to draft loan documentation for complex lending transactions.
• Ability to prioritize heavy workload to accomplish multiple tasks on a timely basis.
• Knowledge of a variety of complex areas of law, including the Farm Credit Act and Regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Strong research, critical and strategic thinking, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support on all legal matters relating to structuring, documenting, and closing of loans, loan servicing, restructuring, collection, and other related matters.
• Contribute to the overall Association success working on a wide variety of issues and projects related to the Association’s legal and business matters.
• Provide support for entire Go to Market teams in connection with the making and servicing of retail, commercial, corporate, capital markets, and/or agribusiness loans.
• Serve as an integral part of the deal teams to review and assist with the preparation of complex loan documents.
• Research and provide Farm Credit System borrower and collateral eligibility opinions.
• Provide guidance, training and leadership to legal department peers and projects.
• Prepare and provide legal training to Association staff regarding various topics.
• Participate and serve on various committees and work groups as assigned.
• Perform additional duties, projects and research as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.

Benefits

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve.
• Family friendly work environment.
• Investment in employee development.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%.
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time).
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree