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This role is responsible for overseeing all legal matters, mitigating legal and regulatory risk, supporting corporate governance, and ensuring legal strategies align with organizational objectives, risk appetite, and member-focused initiatives.\nThe General Counsel reports directly to the SVP/Chief Operating and Financial Officer, and partners closely with executive leadership to implement strategic initiatives, navigate complex legal and regulatory matters, and deliver practical, business-focused solutions that support growth while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, ethics, and member trust.\nMajor Duties and Responsibilities\nLeadership & Strategic Advisory\nServe as the primary legal advisor to the executive leadership and business units on legal, regulatory, governance, operational, and strategic matters.\nPartner with executive leadership to develop and implement legal strategies that support organizational objectives and risk management priorities.\nProvide practical, risk-based legal guidance to internal stakeholders across lending, retail banking, operations, human resources, finance, marketing, information technology, information security, facilities, enterprise risk management, and vendor management.\nSupport executive leadership including governance matters, policy oversight, and strategic initiatives.\nPrepare and present reports to the executive leadership team regarding significant legal matters, emerging risks, and regulatory developments.\nServe as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex legal issues impacting the credit union.\nLegal Department Leadership\nLead and oversee the legal function, ensuring timely, effective, and business-focused legal support across the organization.\nManage relationships with outside counsel and oversee the quality, cost, and strategic direction of external legal services.\nEstablish processes, controls, and standards that promote legal excellence and operational efficiency.\nRegulatory 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agreements, commercial leases, purchase agreements, disclosures, policies, and other legal documents.\nAdvise business leaders on contractual, operational, and commercial matters to support organizational objectives and reduce risk.\nSupport third-party risk management initiatives and contractual governance processes.\nMergers & Acquisitions\nLead legal support for mergers, acquisitions, business combinations, purchase and assumption transactions, loan purchases, and participation agreements.\nAdvise executive leadership regarding transaction structure, due diligence, regulatory approvals, and post-closing obligations.\nCoordinate with outside counsel, regulators, counterparties, and internal stakeholders to facilitate successful transaction execution.\nCorporate Governance & Culture\nOversee corporate governance practices and ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.\nSupport executive leadership on governance framework, including bylaws, resolutions, policies, and governance documentation.\nPromote a culture of ethical conduct, accountability, compliance, and sound risk management throughout the organization.\nFoster strong partnerships across the organization and provide mentorship and legal expertise to leaders and team members.\nExternal Engagement & Industry Leadership\nMonitor and evaluate legal, regulatory, and industry trends affecting financial institutions and recommend enhancements to policies, controls, and governance practices.\nDevelop productive relationships with regulators, industry associations, and external business partners.\nRepresent the credit union at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations as appropriate.\nOther Duties\nComply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control\nExhibit Blaze’s Core Values: Better Lives, Thoughtfully Compassionate, Minnesota’s Best, and Give Back\nRegular and predictable attendance\nPerform other duties as assigned to support effective department operation\nRequirements\nExperience/Education/Certifications/Licenses\nMinimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience, with significant focus on banking law, regulatory matters, litigation, and general corporate practice.\nMinimum bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (required).\nJuris Doctorate from an ABA Accredited Law School (required).\nCurrently licensed to practice law in Minnesota.\nProven track record handling highly complex, sensitive, and high-risk matters within a regulated financial institution or comparable environment.\nDemonstrated Knowledge\nDeep expertise in banking regulation and supervision; Fintech and/or payments (preferred) and commercial contracts and complex negotiations\nSound judgement with pragmatic, business-oriented approach\nAbility to simplify complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance\nHigh level of integrity and discretion\nCollaborative leadership style with strong relationship-building skills\nComfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory landscape as both a leader and an individual contributor\nSuperior skill set in the use of the following software applications: Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.\nAbility to adhere to internal and external policy and regulations \nAbility to handle sensitive, confidential information \nCommunication Skills\nAbility to communicate complex legal, regulatory, and business matters clearly, concisely, and professionally to a wide range of audiences, including the executive leadership, Team Members, regulators, outside counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders. Demonstrates strong judgment in tailoring communication to the audience, simplifying complex issues into practical guidance, and building trusted relationships through clear written, verbal, and presentation skills.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to sit and stand; answer calls; operate computer; interact with internal staff and public on the phone; travel to designated offices; lift up to 20 lbs.\nDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere, and we encourage diverse applicant depth and breadth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nWe are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. 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