Sr. Attorney

SENIOR ATTORNEY ______________________________________________________________________________   LOCATION: Corporate                                                                    DIVISION: EVP/CFO             FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:   Provides assistance with the day-to-day legal issues facing the Credit Union. Manages the subpoena process for Bellco. In addition, work with the Compliance Department to help maintain a high standard of compliance with all regulations.   QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:   Education:       Law School Graduate with at least a Juris Doctor Degree   Experience:     Licensed to practice law in Colorado Minimum of 10 years of legal experience Contract review and negotiation experience required Regulatory experience a plus Litigation management experience a plus                         Prior Banking experience or interest in the Banking industry highly preferred   Skills:              Excellent written/verbal communication skills and outstanding problem solving/decision making skills                         Ability to handle confidential information                         Strong attention to detail                         Highly developed ability to manage time, tasks, deadlines, and shifting priorities                         Strong computer skills in office applications   Equipment:      PC, printer, copier, fax, telephone, calculator               ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Provides a valuable and enjoyable experience to both internal customers and members during interactions.  Consistently suggests ways to improve the member/customer experience through improved processes and technology.   Review legal contracts and make recommendations and changes.  Negotiate terms of contracts, as needed.   Manage small litigation matters, as needed.   Supervise and manage the subpoena process.   Participate in the Complaint Management process, and provide responses or communicate with members and regulatory agencies, as needed.   Manage the Vendor Due Diligence process.   Manage and supervise the branch compliance/security functions.   Review legal documents related to the opening of deposit accounts or closing of loans.   Assists with compliance related matters that could include the interpretation and analysis of new or revised regulations, and write memoranda, as needed.   Reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and disclosures to ensure compliance with the regulations, including marketing materials.   Assist with the BSA function by reviewing, modifying or approving Suspicious Activity Reports.   Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.   WORKING CONDITIONS:   Office environment