Legal Assistant/Compliance Associate

Nature and scope:

Be part of a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars: Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.  

The Legal Assistant/Compliance Associate position is responsible to provide support to the legal department of Farm Credit East under the direction of the General Counsel. This is a new position. The successful candidate will work as a member of a cross functional team to address the general and compliance needs of the Association.

The successful candidate will be required to interact with staff, senior management and outside legal counsel on various tasks to add efficiency and value to the legal department. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively, efficiently and effectively to complete projects/assignments as requested.

We offer generous benefits including: a 6% 401K match plus an additional defined contribution retirement plan, medical, dental, HSA, paid annual holiday and sick leave, FSA, life insurance, and a bonus incentive program. Farm Credit East provides all team members with the training and resources needed to be successful in their careers. Technical training, soft skill training, and ongoing professional development provided by Farm Credit East will help you be poised for continued career growth within our organization.  We use state of the art technology for customer relations (Salesforce), internal communication (Microsoft TEAMS) and delivery of services.

Come join a collaborative, customer-focused team at Farm Credit East!

Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Organization and maintenance of legal department files and resources including Association PEOPs, SOC disclosures and vendor contracts.
• Regulatory and compliance related tasks required by the Association including electronic filings as needed (i.e. the NY Zombie Law, HMDA, SB 1071).
• Assisting with ongoing Compliance Risk Assessments.
•  Maintenance and upkeep of outside counsel list including maintaining a database of approved counsel.
• Assisting the legal department with compiling information and responses to subpoenas and discovery requests.
• Assist with clerical responsibilities related to the director election process, board meetings and corporate governance.
• Support the legal department by preparing correspondence for internal and external communications.
• Scheduling staff training and assistance in the preparation of legal training materials, as needed.
• Monitoring best practices, keeping up with trends and introducing new ideas for improving performance.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 1 years of experience as a legal assistant and/or other experience in the financial industry.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and proven skills in oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Strategic thinker and problem solver, and be able to operate in a complex, fast paced environment.
• Sound judgment including knowing when to appropriately consult with or seek attorney or senior management review.
• Strong computer and software skills.
• Team player; willing to work as a part of a dedicated legal team.
• Requirement to travel as needed. Management reserves the right to add, subtract or change the duties of the position at any time.
• Salary range: $50,00 - $65,000

Farm Credit East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual's qualifications for a specific job opening. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), if you have a disability and would like a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position with Farm Credit East, please call 1-800-562-2235 or e-mail FarmCreditCareers@farmcrediteast.com.