BASIC FUNCTION:
Serves as internal legal counsel and works with General Counsel to determine legal posture and interests of the Association. Ensures that business practices, policies, and dealings of the association meet regulatory requirements and applicable policies and procedures governing business practices. Responsible for supporting the Risk Management function. Manages and maintains the Association’s bylaws, policies and procedures manual, and processes for policy/procedure adoption, publishing and review.
REPORTS TO: CEO
SUPERVISES: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Successful completion of the state bar examination and qualified to practice law in the state.
EXPERIENCE: At least one to three years of law practice.
SENSORY AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have ability to read documents from many sources.
Must be able to communicate audibly in and with staff, customers and general public.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Thorough understanding of litigation, bankruptcy, and negotiated settlement procedures
- Excellent organizational skills; proficient in the use of personal computers, multi-tasking. Good judgment and communications (oral and written) skills;
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and/or ag practices;
- Strong analysis, judgment, and decision-making skills;
- Broad understanding of the laws and regulations governing financial institutions;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and speaking so that others
will understand
Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Successful completion of the state bar examination
- Qualified to practice law in the state
- At least one to three years of law practice
- Understanding of litigation, bankruptcy, and negotiated settlement procedures
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and agricultural practices
- Understanding of laws and regulations governing financial institutions
- Strong organizational, analytical, judgment, decision-making, and communication skills
- Proficiency using personal computers and ability to multitask
What We Do
River Valley AgCredit is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, providing financing for agriculture and rural living since 1916. We serve Western Kentucky as well as 12 counties in Tennessee with a total of 14 Service Centers conveniently located to serve you. We have more than $475 million in loans outstanding to more than 5,000 members and are controlled by a group of local directors who are also farmers. We are a team of financial professionals with the experience and knowledge to provide the help you need when you need it. We also know agriculture and country living. We’re federally chartered, but locally operated by people you know and trust. Our combination of competitive rates, personal service and extensive local knowledge is unmatched in the financial world. Contact us and see what we can do for you.
