Associate General Counsel

The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to handle a broad range of legal matters and provide practical guidance to management, employees, and business units. Responsibilities include managing litigation and outside counsel, drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on bankruptcy matters, and supporting compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role also involves researching complex legal issues, responding to day-to-day inquiries, reviewing legal documents, investigating member complaints, and communicating relevant legal developments. The Associate General Counsel will maintain matter records, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to legal processes and operations. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and be actively admitted to practice law in New York. At least five years of law firm or corporate legal department experience, including two years handling financial-services matters, is required; litigation experience and court appearances are also essential. Strong legal writing, sound judgment, communication, problem-solving, and project ownership skills are expected, along with the ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy and integrity. Experience with consumer financial protection laws, contract negotiation, outside counsel, and credit unions is preferred, as is proficiency with legal and business technology, including responsible use of artificial intelligence tools.