Job summary
Job overview
The Assistant General Counsel at AgWest Farm Credit provides legal advice and support primarily related to lending activities and operational matters, contributing to the organization's legal compliance and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves advising on legal aspects of lending, preparing and reviewing loan documentation, providing legal training, supporting general legal matters, collaborating with outside counsel, and assisting the General Counsel with strategic and regulatory projects.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $106,700 to $188,800 with an annual performance-based incentive of 18% to 20%, relocation assistance, medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, and wellness programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree, admission to practice law in specified states, and at least five years of legal experience in commercial lending; preferred qualifications include experience with Farm Credit system lending, agricultural lending, corporate governance, and litigation management.
Work environment and culture
AgWest Farm Credit values supporting agriculture and rural communities, offers workplace flexibility after training, and promotes a casual dress code with jeans allowed daily.
Company information
AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative serving agriculture and rural customers in the Western U.S. as part of the Farm Credit System with over 100 years of history.
Team overview
The Assistant General Counsel will join the Legal department at the Spokane headquarters, reporting to the General Counsel.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Spokane, Washington, requiring relocation with assistance, and offers a flexible work arrangement with a minimum 60% in-office presence.
Unique job features
The job includes unique responsibilities related to complex commercial lending legalities, strategic legal support, and collaboration with outside counsel within a cooperative financial institution.
Company overview
AgWest Farm Credit is a financial cooperative that provides credit and financial services to farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses. They generate revenue through interest on loans, financial advisory services, and insurance products tailored to the agricultural sector. Established as part of the Farm Credit System, a network of borrower-owned lending institutions created by Congress in 1916, AgWest has a long history of supporting rural communities and agriculture. Their mission is to enhance the well-being of rural America by offering reliable financial solutions and expertise.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your legal expertise in commercial lending, including loan documentation, syndications, and participations, emphasizing your ability to advise on complex lending matters and regulatory compliance relevant to AgWest Farm Credit's focus on agriculture and rural communities.
Emphasize your experience providing legal counsel to management and staff, your skills in legal research, document preparation, negotiation, and your knowledge of laws such as the Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and Farm Credit Act.
Apply through multiple channels including AgWest Farm Credit's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with current AgWest Farm Credit legal department members or professionals in the lending division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on their recent company initiatives supporting agriculture or asking about their experience working within Farm Credit System legal frameworks.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'commercial lending,' 'loan documentation,' 'regulatory compliance,' 'Farm Credit Act,' and 'legal counsel' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings effectively.
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