General Counsel Greater Saint Paul, MN Area

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to serve as its primary legal advisor and leader of the legal function. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic counsel on a wide range of legal, regulatory, governance, operational, and strategic matters. This includes overseeing all legal issues, mitigating legal and regulatory risk, and ensuring that legal strategies align with the organization's objectives and member-focused initiatives. The role also involves leading the legal department, managing relationships with outside counsel, and maintaining expertise in relevant federal and state laws and regulations. The General Counsel will be a trusted advisor on complex legal issues, lead litigation and dispute resolution efforts, and support the company in M&A activities. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' legal experience, with a significant focus on banking law, regulatory matters, litigation, and general corporate practice. A Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and a current license to practice law in Minnesota are required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in handling complex, high-risk matters within a regulated financial institution or comparable environment, and possess deep expertise in banking regulation and supervision. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential, as is the ability to simplify complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented guidance. The role demands a high level of integrity, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory landscape.