Assistant General Counsel

Georgia's Own Credit Union

. Serve as legal counsel to the Credit Union on legal, operational, regulatory, contractual, and strategic matters .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeGeorgia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing litigation, providing legal counsel on regulatory and contractual matters, and developing risk mitigation strategies. Proficient in legal drafting, negotiation, and translating complex legal requirements into practical business solutions.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeActive Admission To Practice Law In GeorgiaLitigation ManagementConsumer Financial Services LawsLegal Drafting And Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation ProcessesDispute Resolution StrategiesCommercial Contracts ReviewNegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceDocument PreservationSettlement NegotiationsLegal Process Requests ManagementPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

NMLS RegistrationCompliance With SAFE Act Requirements

Industry Keywords

Credit UnionsConsumer ProtectionPrivacy LawsUDAAPCollections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as legal counsel to the Credit Union on legal, operational, regulatory, contractual, and strategic matters
Provide legal advice to business units on operational, contractual, regulatory, and strategic matters
Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements and business contracts
Provide legal support for projects, technology implementations, product enhancements, and process changes
Participate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate legal risk
Manage litigation and dispute matters, including consumer claims, member disputes, collections-related litigation, employment-related matters, and commercial disputes
Assess litigation and business risks and recommend practical resolution strategies
Serve as primary contact with outside counsel and oversee matter management, budgets, performance, and outcomes
Review and guide pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement proposals, and other litigation documents
Coordinate discovery, document preservation, witness preparation, and document production
Support resolution of complex member complaints and escalations requiring attorney involvement
Conduct legal risk assessments regarding member complaints, claims, and threatened litigation
Manage and participate in settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution
Prepare litigation status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations
Coordinate responses to subpoenas, summonses, legal process requests, regulatory complaints, and enforcement matters
Support and advise on internal investigations involving misconduct, fraud, policy violations, member complaints, and other legal concerns
Identify legal and regulatory trends and assist with risk mitigation strategies
Ensure documentation, reporting, and remediation activities are completed for identified legal risks
Advise on claims, disputes, complaints, regulatory requirements, and contract matters
Assist in developing policies, procedures, controls, training, and other risk mitigation initiatives
Support improvements to litigation management processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required
Active admission to practice law in Georgia and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia required
Minimum of 5 to 8 years of legal experience
Demonstrated experience independently managing litigation matters and outside counsel
Strong knowledge of litigation processes and dispute resolution strategies
Knowledge of consumer financial services laws and regulations applicable to credit unions, including lending, collections, consumer protection, privacy, and UDAAP
Experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and interpreting commercial contracts and business agreements
Experience managing subpoenas, legal process requests, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement-related matters
Strong legal drafting and writing skills
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to balance legal risk, operational objectives, member experience, and business priorities
Demonstrated success managing multiple complex matters simultaneously
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
High level of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
Ability to manage change, drive process improvement, and lead organizational initiatives
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical business solutions
Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily, communicate face to face or through technology, sit and stand for various increments of time, lift/push up to 10 lbs, and perform clerical office duties using technology
For positions with lending responsibilities, compliance with SAFE Act requirements and current NMLS registration is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid work arrangement balancing in-office collaboration with remote work
Necessary tools and technology for productivity from home or office