Assistant Chief Legal Counsel And Compliance Counsel

Citizens Equity First Credit Union, a $7.4 billion Illinois state-chartered credit union seeks an Assistant Chief Legal Counsel and Compliance Counsel to join the in-house legal team. Under the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel, the Assistant Chief Legal Counsel and Compliance Counsel is responsible

for:
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Managing a comprehensive vendor due diligence and oversight program,
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Managing a comprehensive third-party risk and oversight program,
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Managing a comprehensive issue management and regulatory change management program,
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Managing all insurance and bond-related litigation,
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Providing legal advice and opinions on compliance, regulatory, operational, and transactional issues, and
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Providing counsel on internal policies and procedures and new business initiatives.
A successful candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision as a positive and contributing member of a dynamic, collaborative team. They must be an excellent communicator and be willing to develop new areas of sub-specialty as needs arise. They will also have demonstrated excellent judgment, collegiality, and multi-tasking skills.
Required:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and active member in good standing with the Illinois state bar.
Minimum 1 - 4 years legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
Good knowledge of contract, corporate, credit union and cybersecurity law.
Good knowledge of federal and state credit union laws, rules, regulations (specifically the alphabet soup of federal consumer protection regulations) and applicable regulatory guidance.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple, high priority projects simultaneously with attention to details.
Preferred:
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
A proactive, business-minded approach to problem-solving, with a commitment to providing practical legal advice and solutions.

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