Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel - Regional Housing Bank Hybrid (DFW Area - Relocation Assistance if Not Local) About the Role The Assistant General Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor to a well-established financial institution, partnering closely with business leaders and stakeholders across the organization. This position provides legal guidance on regulatory, corporate, operational, and transactional matters. The ideal candidate comes from a banking background and will bring a strong understanding of financial services laws, excellent business judgment, and the ability to communicate practical legal advice to both legal and non-legal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Provide legal counsel and regulatory guidance to business units on banking, financial services, and operational matters. Review and interpret federal and state laws, regulations, and regulatory developments impacting the organization. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial, operational, and transactional agreements. Support corporate governance initiatives, policy development, and enterprise risk management efforts. Required Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar; Texas admission preferred. 4-10 years of legal experience, including experience in-house, at a financial institution, financial regulatory agency, or leading law firm. Experience advising clients on banking, financial services, corporate governance, privacy, real estate finance, mortgage lending/servicing, or related regulatory matters. Experience with financial regulatory compliance, risk management, or emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr