Service Credit Union is seeking a Staff Attorney in our Portsmouth, NH location, where you will assist the Legal Department in providing legal support and assistance to the Credit Union, to include, but not be limited to, reviewing, analyzing, and revising third party contracts; reviewing subpoenas and other legal requests for member information; and conducting legal research as questions arise.
Pay: Salaried position
Benefits Include:
- Great health and dental benefits starting day one!
- PTO, long-term disability, and eleven paid holidays.
- 401k with 8% company contribution after one year of employment.
- Paid leave policy after 12 consecutive months of employment.
- Free confidential mental health support program with Talkspace
- Free identify theft protection through IdentityForce.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Training and career growth opportunities.
The Day to Day:
· Review and analyze certain credit union third party contracts, consulting with the AVP, Legal/In-House Counsel as necessary.
· Draft suggested contract revisions as necessary and assist in contract negotiation with third parties.
· Review subpoenas, summons, and other legal requests for member information, and coordinate response with applicable departments.
· Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and propose recommendations to AVP, Legal/In-House Counsel.
· Assist the Inheritor Services Department with deceased member account legal issues and certain document review (powers of attorney, guardianships/conservatorships), consulting with the AVP, Legal/In-House Counsel as necessary.
· Report progress and escalate issues to the AVP, Legal/In-House Counsel.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor Degree required.
- Active member in good standing in at least one US state bar required.
- At least 1 year of experience working as an attorney.
- Financial institution experience preferred.
· Experience working with third party relationships and contracts.
· Able to work independently and effectively in a continually changing environment.
· Able to read, interpret, and analyze legal documents including business contracts, trusts, and subpoenas.
· Strong organizational skills and keen ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
· Proven ability to develop strong relationships and work with all organizational levels.
· Strong written and oral communication skills; able to translate legal concepts into layperson’s terms and interface confidently with upper-level management and outside vendors.
· Solid business acumen, management, and problem-solving skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
At Service Credit Union we celebrate our employees’ diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, spiritual practices, abilities, and all the other traits that make us individuals. We follow the adage of treating others how we want to be treated while striving for understanding. Together, we create a unique credit union capable of serving our members’ needs with the same respect, empathy, and kindness we give each other.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $71,487.71 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Portsmouth, NH 03801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth, NH 03801