General Counsel

Job Overview

Security Finance is hiring a Secretary and General Counsel! As Secretary and General Counsel you can expect to:

• Develop, direct, train and manage a legal department that works closely with senior management to ensure business operations which reflect the tenants of the corporate Mission and Value Statements
• Demonstrate the ability to balance business needs within the legal and regulatory environment
• Manage contracts from vendors for compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Negotiate, draft, and/or review legal documents such as employee contracts, bank transactions, consumer loan agreements, purchase or sale agreements, leases, etc.
• Partner with other departments to create policies that provide solutions to operating in a highly regulated environment
• Assist on responses related to employee grievances, benefits plan inquiries, discrimination charges, employee and customer record subpoenas, garnishments, customer inquiries, etc.
• Manage information gathering and responses to governmental examinations and customer complaints from any state or federal agency or Better Business Bureau
• Recommend the hiring of outside counsel as needed for litigation or special projects such as intellectual property matters, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, etc.; manage the relationship, and evaluates the effectiveness of the relationship
• Assist in organization of new entities or dissolution of existing entities
• Monitor the function of the legal department and its interactions with other departments in order to recommend changes that can result in improved efficiencies for the company
• Perform corporate governance functions that accurately meets all required reporting and record keeping
• Partners with other departments to review and approve materials such as marketing materials, publicity statements, training materials, etc.

You could be a great addition as a Secretary and General Counsel, if you have/are:

• 15 years of relevant experience in a law office and as in house counsel; corporate counsel experience in a regulated or financial services environment is preferred
• Proven supervisory capabilities over departmental staff to include hiring, on-boarding, performance evaluations, etc.
• Team player that can interact and communicate effectively with diverse employee groups from branch to executive level
• The ability to travel occasionallyOccasional travel required

We offer:

• TOP-of-the-line training - We are committed to helping you build a solid foundation and do your job to the best of your abilities.
• An EXCELLENT benefits bundle that includes medical insurance (minimal cost to the employee), dental, life insurance, short-and long-term disability, profit sharing, 401k with company matching, and paid sick, holiday, and vacation time.
• Community Service - As a company, we are pro-active members of the community. We make ongoing contributions to charities, local food banks, educational institutions, and more.
• Growth Potential We believe in fostering our employees talents and providing a pathway for their individual career story

We are a leader in the financial services industry since 1955, and proudly provide easy and safe installment loans and income tax preparation to the communities where we operate. Thanks to our conveniently located branches, we are honored to provide personal service from people our customers know they can trust. At Security Finance, it is about being good stewards of our community, helping neighbors in times of need, and treating customers with the respect they deserve.

Come Begin Your Story! Apply today!

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be evaluated and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.