Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary - Hybrid

Is it a Bank? A cooperative? A leader in affordable housing? We are all those things and more!

Our core mission at FHLBank Indianapolis is to provide reliable and readily available liquidity to our member institutions to support housing finance and community development. Simply put, we’re a bank for banks, credit unions, community development financial institutions and insurers across Indiana and Michigan. We also assist in meeting the economic and housing needs of communities and families through grants and subsidized advances that support affordable housing and economic development.

But enough about us, let’s talk about you.

Are you looking for a company that views their employees as their greatest asset?

A company that’s dedicated to making a difference in the community? So much so they pay their employees to volunteer?

Do you want to join a talented workforce that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion, and promotes learning and development, unique skills/ideas, and employee engagement?

If you’ve said yes to these questions, then we might be a match!

Here is what we offer:

• Flexible hybrid workforce model: Onsite three days a week and two days remote. We also offer five fully remote weeks per year!

• Fantastic, competitive pay and total rewards

• Industry-high 401(k) match: up to 6% PLUS…an additional 4% contribution!

• Tuition reimbursement assistance: To help you continue to develop personally and professionally.

• Student loan repayment assistance: That’s right, we will help you repay outstanding student loans!

• Awesome Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision benefits and even pet (you read that right) insurance!

• Generous time off: Vacation, paid federal holidays, birthday month floating holiday, volunteer day and summer hours program

• “Dress for your day” dress code: You choose the appropriate work attire based on what your day looks like.

Statistics show that it is less likely for some candidates to submit their application if they don't meet all the criteria within the job description. If this is you, we encourage you to give yourself a chance and submit your application anyway, as you may be the perfect match for this role!  ​

Purpose:

As Associate General Counsel, this individual will be responsible for supporting the General Counsel role and managing legal, compliance and system matters as assigned, including providing legal advice to the Bank’s internal clients, reviewing and approving certain communications and/or presentations, and drafting and reviewing SEC related materials relating to Board or governance matters. In addition, this individual will serve as the Corporate Secretary.  As Corporate Secretary, this individual will be responsible for working with Department staff to maintain the Bank’s official corporate documents, serve as a contact for communications with the Board of Directors, and together with the General Counsel, provide guidance on board and corporate governance related matters for the Bank, including the Board, its committees, director elections, Bank management committees, and governance matters generally.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or abilities required of persons so classified. The Bank reserves the right to alter or amend this description at any time.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Advises management and renders opinions on legal matters affecting the Bank's operations and drafts or reviews contracts of various types and/or Bank communications as assigned.

• Assists with FHLBank System specific working group initiatives as assigned.

• Other legal projects and duties as assigned.

• Maintains the Bank’s official corporate records.

• Serves as a point for communications with the Board.

• Works with staff and Board to plan Board and Committee agendas and oversees the production of timely, accurate, and relevant data and analyses for distribution to the Board.

• Assists in planning the Executive Management Committee agenda and oversees the production of timely, accurate, and relevant data and analyses for distribution to the EMC.

• Advises management and bank staff on governance related matters (e.g., policies, procedures, charter).

• Attends and takes minutes during meetings of the Board and Board committees, as well as for the EMC and other Bank management committees as needed and/or assigned.

• Oversees training for both Board members and staff relating to compliance with certain FHFA requirements, including SDR 2008-05.

• Manages Board and governance related SEC filing requirements and coordinates the same with Financial Reporting.

• Manages the production of corporate governance records (when applicable) for compliance with legal requirements, including any regulatory examination, compliance or audit requirements and other due diligence activities, including the mitigation of certain findings.

• Serves as the point person for the Board’s annual director election process as well as the vacancy election process, ensuring compliance with Federal Housing Finance Agency regulations.

• Responsible for managing the Board Liaison.

Competencies:

Business

• Job Knowledge

• Project Management

• SEC and General Corporate

• Client Focused

General

• Decision making/Judgment

• Dependability

• Productive and Self Learner

• Organized

People

• Communication

• Team Oriented

• People Development

• Self-Motivated

Position Requirements:

• JD degree and admitted to practice law in a state, preferably in Indiana.

• Knowledge of corporate governance practices, banking law, and general corporate law. Familiarity with online document portals such as BoardVantage a plus.

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years corporate legal experience, in a law firm or in-house.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate and interact effectively with managers, peers, boards of directors and outside consultants with tact and succinctness.

• Ability to work independently and exhibit initiative.

• Ability to work full time and overtime as necessary.

• Must not have been convicted of any criminal or civil charge that would suggest a risk to Bank security.

• Ability to uphold and model the Bank’s Guiding Principles.