Assistant General Counsel
The Assistant General Counsel at Compeer Financial serves as a senior legal advisor, providing counsel on complex and significant matters affecting various business units. This role involves independently managing legal issues, drafting and negotiating complex contracts, and advising on legal risks associated with business strategies. The position is open to any Compeer office location in Illinois, Minnesota, or Wisconsin, offering a hybrid work model with up to 50% remote work.
Key responsibilities include drafting internal documents, negotiating and interpreting complex contracts related to loans, leases, and insurance, and serving as a legal advisor to agricultural lending teams. The role also involves supporting the capital markets team by managing legal risks and facilitating the growth of a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of complex commercial syndicated and participated middle market, large corporate, and institutional loans. Additionally, the Assistant General Counsel monitors and analyzes industry trends, regulatory compliance, and new laws, providing guidance on their impact on the organization.
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Illinois. Expert-level experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or regulated financial institution is required, with substantial experience relevant to the assigned practice area. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws affecting legal and compliance issues within the financial industry is essential. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities, are necessary for this role.
Compeer Financial offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with up to 9% contribution, and flexible work schedules with up to 50% remote work. Additional benefits include life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness programs, and paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer activities. The company also provides learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and cross-functional committee involvement.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative dedicated to enriching agriculture and rural America. The organization fosters a culture that promotes meaningful work and professional development, offering a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits. Team members are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally, contributing to the company's mission of supporting agriculture and rural communities.