Assistant General Counsel
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Atlanta, GA Area (Hybrid - Headquarter location)
;Greater Santa Ana, CA Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide practical legal advice across operational, contractual, regulatory, and strategic matters. Responsibilities include managing litigation and disputes, coordinating outside counsel, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, and advising on products, services, technology initiatives, and enterprise projects. The role also supports complex complaints, settlement negotiations, subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations. The Assistant General Counsel will work with business and operational stakeholders to assess legal risks, recommend resolutions, and improve legal processes and risk controls. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in Georgia in good standing. A minimum of five to eight years of legal experience is required, preferably in financial services or another regulated industry, along with demonstrated ability to manage litigation and outside counsel independently. Strong knowledge of dispute resolution, consumer financial services regulations, contract drafting and negotiation, and legal process management is essential. Excellent analytical, writing, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business guidance.
Functions:
- Legal
About the Company
Prominent credit union
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Public Company
Age
employees
201-500