Attorney (In-House Legal Counsel)

Paducah, KY

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

JOB VACANCY: ATTORNEY (IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL)
HR Consulting Solutions is a national executive search firm that has been retained by River Valley AgCredit to conduct a search for an Attorney to join their growing team in Paducah, Kentucky.

POSITION SUMMARY
River Valley AgCredit has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to serve as internal legal counsel and a trusted legal advisor to the Association’s leadership team and Board of Directors. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Attorney will research and analyze legal matters, provide guidance related to lending operations and loan administration, advise on internal corporate matters, and support the Association’s risk management and internal control functions.
This individual will also play an important role in managing and maintaining organizational bylaws, policies, and procedures and helping ensure business practices remain aligned with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to move beyond traditional law practice and become an integral part of the leadership and decision-making functions of a respected financial institution serving agriculture and rural communities.

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION
Paducah, KY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Successful completion of a state bar examination and qualified to practice law in the state
Minimum of one to three years of law practice experience
Strong legal research, analysis, judgment, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate legal and regulatory concepts to management, employees, and members of the Board

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with or knowledge of laws and regulations governing financial institutions
Experience in banking, lending, financial services, agricultural finance, or another highly regulated industry
Understanding of litigation, bankruptcy, collections, workouts, and negotiated settlement procedures
Experience interpreting and developing organizational policies and procedures
Knowledge of compliance, internal controls, risk management, or regulatory examination processes
Familiarity with agricultural lending, agricultural practices, or the Farm Credit System is beneficial but not required
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex matters
Sound professional judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships throughout an organization

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and analyze internal legal issues and provide legal opinions, recommendations, and guidance to management and the Board of Directors
Advise officers and Board members on legal questions and procedures related to lending operations, loan administration, and internal corporate matters
Work collaboratively with General Counsel as appropriate to determine and protect the Association’s legal interests
Provide an additional level of internal control for credit processes and policies
Manage and maintain the Association’s bylaws and policies and procedures manual
Coordinate processes for policy and procedure development, adoption, publication, review, and revision
Monitor regulatory, legal, policy, and procedural developments affecting the Association
Assist with coordinating and conducting employee training related to applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Support the Association’s overall risk management function
Provide guidance related to litigation, bankruptcy, negotiated settlements, and other legal matters affecting the Association
Partner with leadership to identify potential legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate solutions

BENEFITS
River Valley AgCredit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Competitive salary
Performance-based bonus (incentive pay)
Generous PTO, including vacation and sick time
12 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement benefits with a 3% automatic employer contribution plus up to a 6% employer match — up to 9% total employer contribution
Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
This position offers an attorney the opportunity to build a career within an established financial institution while working closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their legal expertise across a broad range of organizational matters while supporting an institution with a longstanding commitment to agriculture and rural communities.

QUESTIONS?

Reach out to us privately & confidentially at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing everyone with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions within our organization are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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