Deputy General Counsel

Overview

This role offers the opportunity to serve as Deputy General Counsel within a national financial organization supporting the agriculture sector. The position involves providing legal expertise in business and employment law, managing complex legal issues, and contributing to strategic business decisions. The Deputy General Counsel will lead and develop the legal team, oversee legal processes, and work closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading, managing, and overseeing the Legal Department.
• Mentor and develop the legal team to maintain high performance.
• Collaborate across departments to provide practical, legally sound guidance on a variety of legal, compliance, and business matters.
• Analyze legal and business issues through risk assessment and business risk appetite perspectives.
• Stay current on relevant legal and business developments.
• Research and provide guidance on unique legal issues impacting the organization.
• Support compliance training and provide legal consultation for business functions including Brand, Human Resources, Privacy and Data Security, Vendor Risk, Facilities, Enterprise Tools, and Business Technology.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts and legal documents, including technology agreements and leases.
• Provide guidance on employment law matters such as talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, leaves, separations, wage and hour issues, investigations, compensation, benefits, diversity initiatives, privacy, and contingent workforce.
• Evaluate employment practices for legal risk and lead process improvements.
• Develop employment policies, agreements, and templates.
• Oversee litigation and manage outside counsel.
• Maintain relationships with attorneys in related financial systems.
• Represent the organization at meetings and conferences; serve as primary contact on complex projects.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance to the Board of Directors.
• Support collaboration initiatives and assist with their execution.
• Provide support to Standards of Conduct Officer and Fraud Department as needed.
• Travel domestically up to 20% annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; in good standing with a state bar association.
• Membership in good standing with one or more State Bars.
• Minimum of 10 years of increasingly complex legal experience, emphasizing finance and employment law.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong document drafting abilities.
• Ability to align legal advice with the organization’s customer service philosophy, culture, and business risk appetite.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels and with external counsel.
• Ability to analyze complex factual situations and provide clear legal guidance.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and strategic objectives.
• Logical and strategic thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading legal teams.
• Familiarity with corporate law, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with technology-related contracts (e.g., SAAS, DAAS).

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $180,633.33 to $361,266.67, adjusted for geographic location.
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and organizational performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic 3% employer contribution plus match up to 6%.
• Generous paid time off: 26 vacation days, 15 sick days, 12 paid holidays, and 16 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Competitive incentive compensation plan.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee wellness programs covering mental, physical, and financial health.

Work Environment

• Full-time remote work is supported, with occasional travel for team meetings.
• Employees may work from an office if desired.

Additional Information

• Hiring contingent on eligibility to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and non-discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable laws.