Oversees the Credit Union’s legal function with the objective of protecting the Credit Union’s interests, risks, rights, and regulatory requirements. 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 plan.

• Oversees the Credit Union’s legal functions with the objective of protecting the Credit Union’s interests, risks, rights, and regulatory requirements.
• Determines and directs legal matters relating to the Credit Union operations, processes and procedures, interacting with all business units, as needed, with respect to the same.
• Formulates and sets legal policies, procedures and strategy with respect to Credit Union operations and legal matters.
• Ensures that Credit Union practices, policies, business activities and operations follow operational legal policies and guidelines.
• Provides legal advice to Credit Union executives, line managers, and staff with respect to Credit Union operations, including but not limited to, review and preparation of contracts (vendor, licensing, information technology, real estate acquisition and leases, insurance matters, loan documentation (commercial and consumer), employment practices (including immigration related matters), real estate development analysis, member services and related potential disputes or litigation related to the foregoing if any, loss mitigation issues and related potential or pending claims, disputes, dispute resolution, or litigation with respect to the foregoing, if any.
• Selects, manages, and engages legal relationship agreements with independent counsel.
• Assists independent counsel with regulatory or compliance matters related to Regulation Z, RESPA, collection practices or other matters as needed.
• Communicates with executive-level management as relates to duties and responsibilities.
• Participates in overall strategic and business planning for Credit Union.
• Attends Credit Union and community events as appropriate during and outside of regular business hours.
• Completing continuing legal education requirements for the Florida Bar.

About Suncoast Credit Union

Since 1934, Suncoast Credit Union has continuously grown a dynamic workforce. Service and advocacy are the heart of our mission. You are encouraged, supported, and empowered to take ownership of your potential to grow a career with passion and purpose. You will experience a diverse culture that nurtures individuality, flexibility, and a holistic focus on wellness. Consistently chosen as one of the top places to work, we genuinely love working here. Bring your heart to work and join us in our unwavering commitment to improving lives. #LOVEWORK

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