Corporate Counsel (Part-Time)

Location: Columbus, OH preferred (virtual)Compensation Range:$75,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and agreed-upon work schedule (20 to 25 hours)

Are you an experienced attorney seeking a part-time opportunity that allows you to apply your legal expertise while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance? [Employer] Federal Credit Union is seeking a [Employer] Counsel to join our team in a strategic advisory role, working approximately 20 to 25 hours per week.

As [Employer] Counsel, you will spend much of your time reviewing and negotiating contracts, advising Human Resources and business leaders on employment and compliance matters, supporting [Employer] governance activities, and helping identify and manage legal and regulatory risks. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide practical, business-focused legal counsel that helps the organization make informed decisions and achieve its strategic objectives.

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys solving complex business challenges, partnering with organizational leaders, and delivering practical legal solutions. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of meaningful legal matters while benefiting from the flexibility of a part-time schedule.

What You'll Do

• Drafts, reviews, revises, and negotiates contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, including vendor, technology, consulting, confidentiality, and business-related agreements.
• Identifies legal and contractual risks and recommends practical solutions that protect the organization while supporting business objectives.
• Conducts legal research and analysis related to employment law, contract law, [Employer] governance, regulatory requirements, and other matters impacting the organization.
• Provides legal guidance and support to management, Human Resources, and business units regarding legal, regulatory, and compliance-related matters.
• Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, employee communications, governance documents, and other materials to support legal and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors legal and regulatory developments and communicates potential impacts, risks, and recommended actions to leadership.
• Assists with responses to subpoenas, document requests, regulatory inquiries, complaints, claims, disputes, and other legal matters.
• Coordinates with external legal counsel on specialized legal matters requiring additional expertise or representation.
• Supports [Employer] governance activities, risk management initiatives, and strategic projects by providing legal research, analysis, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with at least [Employer] state bar; Ohio licensure preferred.
• Minimum of three years of legal experience in [Employer] law, contract law, employment law, regulatory compliance, business transactions, or related areas.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to business leaders and non-legal audiences.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• In-house counsel experience and financial services experience are preferred but not required.

About [Employer]

[Employer] is a leading wholesale financial services provider to more than 700 of America’s credit unions. For over 70 years, we’ve delivered innovative investment, funding, and payment solutions to help credit unions and their communities thrive. Alongside our CUSOs—Lucro Commercial Solutions and Accolade Investment Advisory—we’re committed to empowering our members’ success.

Why Join Us?

• Organizational Strengths: [Employer] Federal Credit Union is [Employer] of the nation’s largest and most progressive [Employer] credit unions with more than $7 billion in assets and an average staff tenure of 10+ years.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: [Employer] offers competitive compensation, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, and quality health and ancillary benefits.
• Work Life Balance: Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) starting with 4 weeks/year, 11 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Learning and Development: We provide a full library of online training as well as group and individual training, a mentoring program, and business coaching, all focused toward helping you grow and be successful.

• Extra Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness program, pet insurance, flexible dress code, and more!

Ready to make an impact while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule? We’d love to hear from you.

[Employer] is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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