Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka · 11 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
Topeka, Kansas
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expFederal Home Loan Bank of Topeka is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support the Legal department's mission by providing timely and accurate legal guidance across various business and regulatory matters. The role involves managing legal risk, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and supporting internal teams on legal and operational matters.
BankingCrowdfundingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide clear, timely legal advice to business partners to help manage risk and protect FHLBank from legal risks and liabilities
Serve as primary counsel for select areas such as Member Products, Housing and Community Development, and Credit/Collateral
Support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel on legal and operational matters
Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts and other legal documents
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on legal, legislative, and regulatory issues
Assist with regulatory advocacy, including drafting and reviewing comment letters
Participate in internal and inter‑FHLBank committees and task forces
Provide litigation support and perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Juris doctorate degree is required and must be admitted to the Bar of any state. If not admitted in Kansas, must be admitted to the Kansas Bar within one year of employment and maintain good standing in Kansas
A minimum of three years of similar or related experience
Excellent legal research and drafting skills, including Westlaw legal research
Proficient use of computer programs and databases, including MS Word, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and various databases
Ability to motivate and persuade others through both written and oral communications
Ability to identify and analyze legal issues
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to operate all types of office equipment including computer, copy machine, scanner and telephone
Ability to work hours needed to meet the demands of the job
Preferred
An understanding of secured lending and the Uniform Commercial Code preferred
Benefits
Bankwide incentive compensation program
401K retirement plan with competitive company match
Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Incentive-based wellness program
Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
Summer hours
Onsite café
Company
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka is a financial services company in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Kuzbel
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Dreher
SVP/Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2026-01-08
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