Lake Michigan Credit Union
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Grand Rapids, MItime type:
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REQ-2025-6209**General Information**Primary Location: Grand Rapids, MichiganEmployee Status: Full-TimeWorkplace Type: Fully On-Site**Who we are:**At LMCU, you'll find more than just a job - discover a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter. Join our talented team at Lake Michigan Credit Union and discover the difference an employer who puts people first can make in your career and life.**About this position:**LMCU is looking for General Counsel who will oversee the Credit Union’s legal function with the objective of protecting the Credit Union’s interests. Determines and directs legal matters relating to the Credit Union’s full-service operations. Sets legal procedures, and strategy. Ensures that practices, policies, and business activities follow the Credit Union’s legal policies and guidelines, as well as interface with the Credit Union’s mission statement and business objectives.**What you’ll do:*** Provides sound advice and counsel on legal matters or problems involving the Credit Union, including assisting Credit Union executives, line managers, and staff with respect to a broad array of Credit Union operations. Examples include preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts, matters involving account products or services including, but not limited to, Uniform Commercial Code, Trusts, Guardianship, and conservatorship documents, powers of attorney documents, garnishments, levies, subpoenas, and bankruptcies, commercial, mortgage, and consumer documents, EFTA, TILA, FCRA, UDAAP, internal investigations, and other potential disputes or litigation related to the Credit Union.* Develops and implements the Credit Union’s legal strategy in alignment with its goals and objectives.* Provides easily digestible, practical, and sound legal advice on a wide range of State, Federal, and regulatory issues including regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management.* Assists all levels of management and/or the Board as requested regarding the legal environment, including but not limited to all applicable laws and regulations governing Credit Unions, federal and state banking laws, consumer protection regulations, construction lien law, mortgage servicing requirements, commercial document review, employment law, litigation, settlement, complaints, etc.* Anticipates, identifies, assesses, and monitors legal, regulatory, and industry trends to advise on commercially reasonable solutions to ensure the execution of business objectives proceeds in a practical and risk-based manner within established risk tolerances acing the Credit Union and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.* Manages and resolves legal disputes, litigation, and other legal proceedings involving the Credit Union.* Implements and maintains robust internal controls and policies to minimize legal exposure.* Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, and real estate transactions. Ensures that all contracts comply with legal requirements and protect the Credit Union’s interests.* Manages relationships with external legal counsel and other legal service providers, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support.* Develops and manages the legal department’s budget. Manages litigation and external counsel with accurate and detail-oriented consideration to budgeting, strategic planning, outside counsel cost, and expense management.* Demonstrates sensitivity, team building, and respect for LMCU Pride Culture. Demonstrates teamwork by exhibiting the following: contributing to team effort, initiative, dependability, positive attitude, good attendance, tact, and diplomacy.* Leads and manages hiring, training, and supervising legal staff.* Manages the Credit Union’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Ensures the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.**What you’ll bring:*** 5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably with a focus on financial services, banking, or Credit Union law.* Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.* In good standing with the Michigan and/or Florida Bar.* Strong knowledge of laws and regulations governing Credit Unions and financial institutions.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with all staff, members, outside counsel, and government regulators.* Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and provide strategic legal advice.* High ethical standards and integrity.**What you’ll get:*** All Employees: weekly pay and retirement savings options.* Full Time Employees: comprehensive health coverage including medical (with prescription), dental, vision, HSA match, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.* To see a full list of our benefit offerings, check out this !**Careers@lmcu.org****.**If you lack access to the internet or require an accommodation in the application process, please send your resume via mail to 5664 Prairie Creek Drive, Caledonia, MI 49316.Lake Michigan Credit Union is fundamentally different than a bank, both in our structure and mission. Our goal has always been to do what is best for our members. This approach guides every decision we make and every service we offer. As a credit union, our goal isn’t to generate profits for shareholders, it’s to improve the lives of our members. LMCU is consistently rated in the top ten in the nation for Return of the Member by Callahan & Associates, meaning we give back more to our members in the form of higher rates when they save and lower rates when they borrow. At LMCU, the emphasis on delivering real value to our members has been job one, since day one.As one of the largest credit unions in the nation for several years running, LMCU has earned many awards and accolades such as inclusion as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Nationally and being recognized by Forbes as a Great Place to Work. As an employee, you'll enjoy a stimulating, professional atmosphere, supported by the latest technology, training, and development. We recognize that a healthy balance between work, home life, and play is essential to our employees and our success. We offer a friendly, respectful and inclusive work environment, fun employee activities and rewarding community involvement opportunities.You’ll love working here at Lake Michigan Credit Union! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grand Rapids, MItime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: December 31, 2025 (18 days left to apply)job requisition id:
REQ-2025-6209**General Information**Primary Location: Grand Rapids, MichiganEmployee Status: Full-TimeWorkplace Type: Fully On-Site**Who we are:**At LMCU, you'll find more than just a job - discover a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter. Join our talented team at Lake Michigan Credit Union and discover the difference an employer who puts people first can make in your career and life.**About this position:**LMCU is looking for General Counsel who will oversee the Credit Union’s legal function with the objective of protecting the Credit Union’s interests. Determines and directs legal matters relating to the Credit Union’s full-service operations. Sets legal procedures, and strategy. Ensures that practices, policies, and business activities follow the Credit Union’s legal policies and guidelines, as well as interface with the Credit Union’s mission statement and business objectives.**What you’ll do:*** Provides sound advice and counsel on legal matters or problems involving the Credit Union, including assisting Credit Union executives, line managers, and staff with respect to a broad array of Credit Union operations. Examples include preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts, matters involving account products or services including, but not limited to, Uniform Commercial Code, Trusts, Guardianship, and conservatorship documents, powers of attorney documents, garnishments, levies, subpoenas, and bankruptcies, commercial, mortgage, and consumer documents, EFTA, TILA, FCRA, UDAAP, internal investigations, and other potential disputes or litigation related to the Credit Union.* Develops and implements the Credit Union’s legal strategy in alignment with its goals and objectives.* Provides easily digestible, practical, and sound legal advice on a wide range of State, Federal, and regulatory issues including regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management.* Assists all levels of management and/or the Board as requested regarding the legal environment, including but not limited to all applicable laws and regulations governing Credit Unions, federal and state banking laws, consumer protection regulations, construction lien law, mortgage servicing requirements, commercial document review, employment law, litigation, settlement, complaints, etc.* Anticipates, identifies, assesses, and monitors legal, regulatory, and industry trends to advise on commercially reasonable solutions to ensure the execution of business objectives proceeds in a practical and risk-based manner within established risk tolerances acing the Credit Union and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.* Manages and resolves legal disputes, litigation, and other legal proceedings involving the Credit Union.* Implements and maintains robust internal controls and policies to minimize legal exposure.* Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, and real estate transactions. Ensures that all contracts comply with legal requirements and protect the Credit Union’s interests.* Manages relationships with external legal counsel and other legal service providers, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support.* Develops and manages the legal department’s budget. Manages litigation and external counsel with accurate and detail-oriented consideration to budgeting, strategic planning, outside counsel cost, and expense management.* Demonstrates sensitivity, team building, and respect for LMCU Pride Culture. Demonstrates teamwork by exhibiting the following: contributing to team effort, initiative, dependability, positive attitude, good attendance, tact, and diplomacy.* Leads and manages hiring, training, and supervising legal staff.* Manages the Credit Union’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Ensures the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.**What you’ll bring:*** 5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably with a focus on financial services, banking, or Credit Union law.* Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.* In good standing with the Michigan and/or Florida Bar.* Strong knowledge of laws and regulations governing Credit Unions and financial institutions.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with all staff, members, outside counsel, and government regulators.* Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and provide strategic legal advice.* High ethical standards and integrity.**What you’ll get:*** All Employees: weekly pay and retirement savings options.* Full Time Employees: comprehensive health coverage including medical (with prescription), dental, vision, HSA match, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.* To see a full list of our benefit offerings, check out this !**Careers@lmcu.org****.**If you lack access to the internet or require an accommodation in the application process, please send your resume via mail to 5664 Prairie Creek Drive, Caledonia, MI 49316.Lake Michigan Credit Union is fundamentally different than a bank, both in our structure and mission. Our goal has always been to do what is best for our members. This approach guides every decision we make and every service we offer. As a credit union, our goal isn’t to generate profits for shareholders, it’s to improve the lives of our members. LMCU is consistently rated in the top ten in the nation for Return of the Member by Callahan & Associates, meaning we give back more to our members in the form of higher rates when they save and lower rates when they borrow. At LMCU, the emphasis on delivering real value to our members has been job one, since day one.As one of the largest credit unions in the nation for several years running, LMCU has earned many awards and accolades such as inclusion as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Nationally and being recognized by Forbes as a Great Place to Work. As an employee, you'll enjoy a stimulating, professional atmosphere, supported by the latest technology, training, and development. We recognize that a healthy balance between work, home life, and play is essential to our employees and our success. We offer a friendly, respectful and inclusive work environment, fun employee activities and rewarding community involvement opportunities.You’ll love working here at Lake Michigan Credit Union! #J-18808-Ljbffr