Associate General Counsel- Commercial Lending - Austin, United States - Farm Credit Network

Farm Credit Network

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Description:

Who we are:

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $37.3 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time.

And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technolo gy, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description:

This position will also be responsible for records management, legal holds and data privacy programs and managing internal due diligence processes, insurance renewals and other duties as assigned.

This position will also provide support to the attorney supporting the bank's commercial credit department.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform additional tasks as necessary to fulfill the functions of the Legal department. This may include responsibility for legal support of the Bank's records management, legal holds and data privacy programs, responding to internal due diligence requests and oversight of the Bank's insurance coverages. Assist in the analysis of new regulatory requirements and draft comments to proposed rules, and develop policies, procedures and other documentation.
Upon request, provide backup legal s upport to the Credit department in structuring, negotiating and documenting complex commercial agricultural and agribusiness lending transactions, such as loans to family and large production operations, including farms, ranches, feedlots, dairies, and processing units. This may include drafting opinions on compliance of loans and loan participations with the scope and eligibility rules, as well as supporting the bank's General Finance Agreements, Master Participation Agreements and other related credit support tasks.

What You Bring to the Team:
It is an important role that covers many skills

This position requires:

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas with years of related experience in commercial loan documentation
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial loan documentation is required
Support and/or familiarity with commercial or consumer lending systems technology is preferred
Consumer lending experience is helpful but does not substitute for commercial lending requirements
Familiarity with agricultural and agribusiness lending and/or previous work experience within a regulated bank or financial services institution is beneficial.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial loan documentation is required

Support of and/or familiarity with commercial or consumer lending and loan documentation technology is preferred.
Familiarity with agricultural lending and the Farm Credit Act and regulations is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships are required.

Our benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment
Employer paid longterm disability and life insurance
Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to eleven paid holidays
Paid parental leave program of up to six weeks
Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Generous tuitionreimbursement program
Physic al fitness incentive plan
Employer matching gifts program
Modern hybrid work schedule combining in office and remote work locations.

Our culture:

In a world filled with unpredictable challenges, we invest in our people and ensure they have dependable careers with ample growth opportunities.

As part of the larger Farm Credit System, we focus on building our culture around