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Company

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA · 3 days ago

Senior Counsel

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

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Jill Gooselaw, SHRM-CP

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Responsibilities

Document and advise on all legal aspects of commercial loan transactions and specialty finance transactions involving a variety of transaction structures and industries in accordance with industry standards, internal policies and procedures, relevant programmatic requirements and best legal practices including:

Developing, drafting, and maintaining commercial lending templates and forms; and

Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial agreements including but not limited to: loan purchase agreements, loan sale, loan participation, loan servicing, commitment letters, collateral documentation, all manner of structured finance transactional agreements, master services, non-disclosure, professional services, non-disclosure, request for proposal responses and various other commercial agreements.

Advise business lines with respect to new products, programs, and services, regarding operational and legal risk and the applicability of federal and state law and regulations, including but not limited to non-profit entity status and Serve as a trusted advisor to business lines, helping them implement strategic initiatives

Escalate issues, as appropriate, to identify issues and share potential concerns and ideas with other members of the Legal Department

Work in partnership with other members of the Legal Team to establish best practices across all businesses

Provide legal advice on regulatory matters

Provide legal support and guidance on enterprise-wide regulatory reporting and compliance projects.

Proficient in Microsoft programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and technology.

Qualification

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Transactional experienceContract draftingCommercial legal conceptsNegotiating skillsRegulatory complianceMicrosoft programsCommunity Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs)Small business lendingNon-profit entity lawsFederal procurement standardsClient service

Required

5+ years of substantive transactional experience in financial services and lending transactions

Strong contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating skills

Solid understanding of commercial legal concepts

Keen attention to detail

Outstanding professional judgment

Superb communication skills

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work and solve problems independently with minimal supervision

Proactive in identifying and resolving issues

Comfortable working with cross-functional teams

Flexibility to simultaneously manage a wide range of projects and business demands

Proficient in Microsoft programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Bachelor's Degree and JD from an accredited law school

Licensed, in good standing, to practice law in the state of Minnesota or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of Minnesota

Preferred

Experience working with or knowledge of Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) or industry

Experience with small business lending

General knowledge of laws applicable to non-profit entities

General knowledge of Federal procurement standards

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with a 5% match – eligible to participate after 6 months

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Hybrid Reimbursement Program

Educational Assistance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

10 Federal Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays

Company

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA

Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions.

Founded in 1989

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

51-200 employees