Corporate Attorney

This is a Remote Position. 

Firefighters First Federal Credit Union has proudly been serving the firefighter community since 1935. We have built trusting relationships within the fire family as the nation’s largest exclusive firefighter credit union. Our commitment to providing our members with exceptional financial products and services, along with our legendary service, has allowed us to grow our membership nationally. Join a team that values its employees, invests in professional growth, and makes an impact in the firefighter community.

Currently, we have an immediate opening for a Corporate Attorney to join our team! The Corporate Attorney provides advisory legal counsel to ensure the credit union operates within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations. This role covers a broad range of legal functions including governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, litigation administration, and support for strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong legal acumen, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to support the credit union’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advising leadership on corporate governance matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal agreements such as vendor contracts, technology licenses, service agreements, real estate leases, and strategic partnership documents, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance.
• Interpreting and applying federal and state regulations relevant to credit unions while partnering with all stakeholders to manage risk.
• Supporting the credit union’s actions in relations to legal disputes, pre-litigation matters, subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and member complaints.
• Coordinating with external counsel to ensure effective representation and cost control.
• Designing and delivering training and guidance on contract risk management and legal best practices across all Credit Union operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of the state in which they reside.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably with a credit union, financial institution, or in-house legal department.
• Strong knowledge of financial services law, credit union regulations, and corporate governance.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters, contracts, and external counsel relationships.
• All candidates must be bondable and maintain bondable status throughout employment in accordance with credit union regulatory requirements. 

Firefighters First Federal Credit Union is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Firefighters First Federal Credit Union is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at careers@firefirstcu.org.