Counsel

OverviewTo provide advice and counsel regarding various legal aspects of Navy Federal Credit Union, advising management and business units on a wide spectrum of legal issues relating to Navy Federal business and subsidiary entities with a focus on data privacy and information security issues. Interpret and translate legal requirements and communicate them effectively to business units and external stakeholders. Assist with overseeing litigation and managing outside counsel.Direct report to Associate General Counsel.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and counsel regarding matters of regulatory compliance, litigation, and contracts including, but not limited to, GLBA, CCPA, EFTA, RFPA, UCC, FCRA.Act as liaison to Navy Federal business units to facilitate, improve, and strengthen operational decision-making through integration of legal analysis as part of the business development process.Advise on legal issues across the full spectrum of Navy Federal's business, including, but not limited to: enterprise data governance, information security, collections, credit cards, secured and unsecured consumer lending, student lending, procurement, and vendor management.Ensure policies/procedures comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to: regulations from National Credit Union Administration and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Help identify existing and new issues pertaining to corporate compliance with state and federal regulations to ensure necessary policies, strategies and procedures are implemented.Respond to senior attorney and management requests for specific legal interpretation and/or the application of laws and regulations.Assist in providing litigation support and appropriate support to outside counsel; monitor work performed by outside litigation counsel and audit associated billing.Interpret and review laws, rules, and regulations affecting Navy Federal operations to optimize business effectiveness.Obtain or provide justification for all expense items.Provide ad hoc project support requiring additional legal review and research to the General Counsel Office and Navy Federal committees, other departments and senior management regarding legal issues.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsJuris Doctor from an accredited law school, fully accredited by the American Bar Association.Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the bar of that state, willing and able to become licensed to practice law in Virginia or register for limited admission as a Virginia corporate counsel.Experience in regulatory compliance, litigation, and/or contracts, preferably involving financial institutions (law firm, in-house, and/or JAG Corps).Effective interpersonal, leadership, negotiating, and consulting ability.Ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely.Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals.Effective organizational, planning and time management skills.Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills.Advanced oral and written communication skills.Desired QualificationsWorking knowledge of financial services industry and financial institution operations.Familiarity with Navy Federal's functions, objectives, and mission.2+ years of experience practicing law.Strong understanding of GLBA, CCPA, FCRA, and other relevant privacy laws.Experience in drafting privacy policies and negotiating privacy-related contracts.Experience in incident response and drafting breach notification letters.Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocations:

820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive Winchester, VA 22602About UsNavy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.Equal Employment Opportunity:

Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/DisabilityHybrid Workplace:

Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

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