Senior Vice President & General Counsel
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Location: Saint Paul, MN 55106
Description:
The Company
AgriBank is a wholesale bank that is primarily owned by and supports Farm Credit Associations that provide loans and financial services to farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses and homeowners. We are one of the largest banks in the Farm Credit System, a national network of borrower-owned lending institutions.
For more than 100 years, Farm Credit has been a reliable, consistent source of credit for the nation's farmers and ranchers. As customer-owned cooperatives, Farm Credit institutions are governed by the customers they serve and have a specific mission to support rural communities and agriculture - in good times and bad. Farm Credit loans help U.S. agricultural producers feed the world, rural businesses grow, and the rural economy thrive. Combined, Farm Credit organizations provide $385 billion in loans, which is approximately 40 percent of U.S. agriculture's credit needs. This capital helps more than 600,000 customers.
As part of Farm Credit, AgriBank:
The 15-state AgriBank District covers America's heartland from Wyoming to Ohio and Minnesota to Arkansas, including:
AgriBank, FCB is a Farm Credit funding bank that is part of the customer-owned, nationwide Farm Credit System (FCS). As one of four Farm Credit Banks, AgriBank obtains funds by issuing debt in the capital markets jointly with the other Farm Credit Banks through the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (Funding Corporation). Under Farm Credit's cooperative structure, AgriBank is primarily owned by local Farm Credit Associations, which provide financial products and services to farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and agriculture. AgriBank obtains funds and provides funding and financial solutions to those Associations, which, along with AgriBank, comprise the AgriBank District. The District covers a 15-state area stretching from Wyoming to Ohio and Minnesota to Arkansas. For more information, visit www.AgriBank.com.
The Opportunity
Position: Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (onsite/hybrid; commuting distance residency required)
Reporting Relationship: Barbara Stille, Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
Website: WWW.AGRIBANK.COM
POSITION OPPORTUNITY
As a key member of the Legal team and a senior leader at AgriBank, you will be part of AgriBank's mission to support the people who feed the world. The SVP and General Counsel provides legal advice and to all levels of AgriBank (Bank), Board of Directors and AgriBank District executives, managers, and employees related to various legal and business matters impacting Bank and District strategies and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Business Guidance
Provides legal advice to AgriBank board, management and employees and oversees legal work by the department staff regarding bank business matters
Weighs legal liability and risks against business costs and needs to advise AgriBank board, management and employees on business activities
Interprets legal and regulatory changes and provides advice to board and management regarding bank business operations
Facilitates strategic dialogue between AgriBank senior leadership, the Board of Directors and Association senior leadership
Analyzes and communicates litigation risk versus financial or operational gain in the development and execution of business strategies and plans
Manages all litigation for AgriBank and provides defense of all claims against AgriBank
Provides counsel related to in-house legislative and lobbying activity
Identifies, analyzes and develops key strategic initiatives to enhance AgriBank's business model
Governance and Board Operations
Manages board operations and governance activities, including nominating committee, director elections, and director and senior officer and employee disclosures and standards of conduct disclosures and reporting
Litigation
Provides advice on litigation strategy and settlements
Analyzes significant claims asserted against AgriBank or associations
Prepares reports for associations, the Farm Credit Administration, the Board and the Funding Corporation
Drafts agreements, pleadings, and other documents as needed
Staff Management
Selects, develops, motivates, and evaluates a legal team, including attorneys
Determines division of responsibilities and provides work guidance and direction
Communicates business expectations and goals to team and is responsible for team results
Recommends and implements performance standards
This job description is subject to change without notice.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
Knowledge
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local laws, judicial developments, enforcement matters
Advanced knowledge of corporate governance, cooperative law, intellectual property, technology, litigation, tax, bankruptcy and creditors' rights and privacy regulations
Advanced knowledge of real estate, banking, general corporate, agricultural and commercial lending transactions, and regulatory compliance
Advanced knowledge of budgeting, business operations, and administrative duties
Advanced knowledge of the Farm Credit Act and FCA regulations, proposed regulations, and advisory opinions
Advanced knowledge of District and AgriBank policies and procedures
Working knowledge of current agricultural lending practices and the financial services industry
Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, discussion, experience and judgment
Ability to anticipate emerging and future trends accurately based on broad knowledge and perspective
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including with the board
Experience negotiating complex agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
Ability to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Bank's systems and data
Skills
Intermediate proficiency in office software Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate proficiency in utilizing online legal research platforms
Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Bank's systems and data
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Education
Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school
License to practice law in a state within the AgriBank District
15+ years' legal practice or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Compensation
The AgriBank Advantage
You are the key differentiator in the marketplace and ultimately the most important factor in helping us fulfill our mission to support those who feed the world. We are committed to providing you with a competitive compensation and benefits package - your total rewards for making significant contributions to our business and making a difference on behalf of those we serve.
The typical base range for this role is between $239,000 - $392,000. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
Benefits
AgriBank benefits provide safety, security, and peace of mind for you and your family. Through comprehensive Total Rewards, access to financial tools and support, and personal services, our benefits demonstrate that employees' health and financial well-being are of primary importance. Wherever you are on life's continuum or what life transition you experience, our benefits support your health care needs and guide you along the path to retirement.
Collaboration and Staying Connected
Beautiful office overlooking many of St. Paul's landmarks, with exceptional space to collaborate with your colleagues and friends
Monthly employee activities to keep groups connected and have fun!
Annual Employee Appreciation activities
Multiple recognition programs to celebrate each other's success
Work and Life
Paid time off
Company holidays
Floating holidays
Sick time
Right Work/Right Place hybrid work program
Dress for Your Day flexible wardrobe policy
Generous company match on employee donations
Growth and Development
Employee and leader career development toolkits
Tuition reimbursement
Internal and external resources and opportunities to grow personally and professionally
Health, Wellness and Investment/Retirement
Health care plan alternatives to fit your lifestyle, including:
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental
Vision
Wellness reimbursement
Investment and retirement planning
Saving today for tomorrow is one of the smartest moves you can make. That's why AgriBank offers you a generous, competitive and flexible 401(k) plan for your financial well-being:
Fixed Employer Contribution = 3 percent
PLUS, Employer Matching Contribution = $1 for $1 match (vested fully after 4 years) on the first 6 percent of eligible compensation you save
Life and disability insurance plans for eligible team members and their families
Free exercise facility onsite for all employees
Parking and transportation discounts
Generous employee referral incentive
Additional Information
Join the dedicated professionals at AgriBank and put your skills to work ensuring farmers and rural communities have the innovative financial solutions they need to feed our neighbors and the world.
AgriBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: 651-282-8787 or Mail: AgriBank, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 1600, St. Paul, MN 55101.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
AgriBank FCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, handicapped status, veteran status, public assistance status or other condition or status prohibited by law.
Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
AgriBank is a wholesale bank that is primarily owned by and supports Farm Credit Associations that provide loans and financial services to farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses and homeowners. We are one of the largest banks in the Farm Credit System, a national network of borrower-owned lending institutions.
For more than 100 years, Farm Credit has been a reliable, consistent source of credit for the nation's farmers and ranchers. As customer-owned cooperatives, Farm Credit institutions are governed by the customers they serve and have a specific mission to support rural communities and agriculture - in good times and bad. Farm Credit loans help U.S. agricultural producers feed the world, rural businesses grow, and the rural economy thrive. Combined, Farm Credit organizations provide $385 billion in loans, which is approximately 40 percent of U.S. agriculture's credit needs. This capital helps more than 600,000 customers.
As part of Farm Credit, AgriBank:
- Supports more than 433,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural customers through locally based Farm Credit Associations
- Provides lending and financial solutions to our local association-owners, who support the farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses who own their local Farm Credit cooperative associations.
- Operates from a foundation of financial strength, backed by more than $176 billion in assets.
The 15-state AgriBank District covers America's heartland from Wyoming to Ohio and Minnesota to Arkansas, including:
- Coverage of nearly 40 percent of all U.S. farmland and more than half of U.S. cropland
- Penetrates all agricultural crop and livestock sectors, accounting for more than half the total value of all U.S. agricultural exports.
- Through serving this vital region, AgriBank and the Farm Credit Associations in our District have developed expertise in production agriculture. This expertise enables us to understand and meet the needs of those we serve.
AgriBank, FCB is a Farm Credit funding bank that is part of the customer-owned, nationwide Farm Credit System (FCS). As one of four Farm Credit Banks, AgriBank obtains funds by issuing debt in the capital markets jointly with the other Farm Credit Banks through the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (Funding Corporation). Under Farm Credit's cooperative structure, AgriBank is primarily owned by local Farm Credit Associations, which provide financial products and services to farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and agriculture. AgriBank obtains funds and provides funding and financial solutions to those Associations, which, along with AgriBank, comprise the AgriBank District. The District covers a 15-state area stretching from Wyoming to Ohio and Minnesota to Arkansas. For more information, visit www.AgriBank.com.
The Opportunity
Position: Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (onsite/hybrid; commuting distance residency required)
Reporting Relationship: Barbara Stille, Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
Website: WWW.AGRIBANK.COM
POSITION OPPORTUNITY
As a key member of the Legal team and a senior leader at AgriBank, you will be part of AgriBank's mission to support the people who feed the world. The SVP and General Counsel provides legal advice and to all levels of AgriBank (Bank), Board of Directors and AgriBank District executives, managers, and employees related to various legal and business matters impacting Bank and District strategies and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Business Guidance
Provides legal advice to AgriBank board, management and employees and oversees legal work by the department staff regarding bank business matters
Weighs legal liability and risks against business costs and needs to advise AgriBank board, management and employees on business activities
Interprets legal and regulatory changes and provides advice to board and management regarding bank business operations
Facilitates strategic dialogue between AgriBank senior leadership, the Board of Directors and Association senior leadership
Analyzes and communicates litigation risk versus financial or operational gain in the development and execution of business strategies and plans
Manages all litigation for AgriBank and provides defense of all claims against AgriBank
Provides counsel related to in-house legislative and lobbying activity
Identifies, analyzes and develops key strategic initiatives to enhance AgriBank's business model
Governance and Board Operations
Manages board operations and governance activities, including nominating committee, director elections, and director and senior officer and employee disclosures and standards of conduct disclosures and reporting
Litigation
Provides advice on litigation strategy and settlements
Analyzes significant claims asserted against AgriBank or associations
Prepares reports for associations, the Farm Credit Administration, the Board and the Funding Corporation
Drafts agreements, pleadings, and other documents as needed
Staff Management
Selects, develops, motivates, and evaluates a legal team, including attorneys
Determines division of responsibilities and provides work guidance and direction
Communicates business expectations and goals to team and is responsible for team results
Recommends and implements performance standards
This job description is subject to change without notice.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
Knowledge
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local laws, judicial developments, enforcement matters
Advanced knowledge of corporate governance, cooperative law, intellectual property, technology, litigation, tax, bankruptcy and creditors' rights and privacy regulations
Advanced knowledge of real estate, banking, general corporate, agricultural and commercial lending transactions, and regulatory compliance
Advanced knowledge of budgeting, business operations, and administrative duties
Advanced knowledge of the Farm Credit Act and FCA regulations, proposed regulations, and advisory opinions
Advanced knowledge of District and AgriBank policies and procedures
Working knowledge of current agricultural lending practices and the financial services industry
Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, discussion, experience and judgment
Ability to anticipate emerging and future trends accurately based on broad knowledge and perspective
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including with the board
Experience negotiating complex agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
Ability to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Bank's systems and data
Skills
Intermediate proficiency in office software Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate proficiency in utilizing online legal research platforms
Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Bank's systems and data
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Education
Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school
License to practice law in a state within the AgriBank District
15+ years' legal practice or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Compensation
The AgriBank Advantage
You are the key differentiator in the marketplace and ultimately the most important factor in helping us fulfill our mission to support those who feed the world. We are committed to providing you with a competitive compensation and benefits package - your total rewards for making significant contributions to our business and making a difference on behalf of those we serve.
The typical base range for this role is between $239,000 - $392,000. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
Benefits
AgriBank benefits provide safety, security, and peace of mind for you and your family. Through comprehensive Total Rewards, access to financial tools and support, and personal services, our benefits demonstrate that employees' health and financial well-being are of primary importance. Wherever you are on life's continuum or what life transition you experience, our benefits support your health care needs and guide you along the path to retirement.
Collaboration and Staying Connected
Beautiful office overlooking many of St. Paul's landmarks, with exceptional space to collaborate with your colleagues and friends
Monthly employee activities to keep groups connected and have fun!
Annual Employee Appreciation activities
Multiple recognition programs to celebrate each other's success
Work and Life
Paid time off
Company holidays
Floating holidays
Sick time
Right Work/Right Place hybrid work program
Dress for Your Day flexible wardrobe policy
Generous company match on employee donations
Growth and Development
Employee and leader career development toolkits
Tuition reimbursement
Internal and external resources and opportunities to grow personally and professionally
Health, Wellness and Investment/Retirement
Health care plan alternatives to fit your lifestyle, including:
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental
Vision
Wellness reimbursement
Investment and retirement planning
Saving today for tomorrow is one of the smartest moves you can make. That's why AgriBank offers you a generous, competitive and flexible 401(k) plan for your financial well-being:
Fixed Employer Contribution = 3 percent
PLUS, Employer Matching Contribution = $1 for $1 match (vested fully after 4 years) on the first 6 percent of eligible compensation you save
Life and disability insurance plans for eligible team members and their families
Free exercise facility onsite for all employees
Parking and transportation discounts
Generous employee referral incentive
Additional Information
Join the dedicated professionals at AgriBank and put your skills to work ensuring farmers and rural communities have the innovative financial solutions they need to feed our neighbors and the world.
AgriBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: 651-282-8787 or Mail: AgriBank, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 1600, St. Paul, MN 55101.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
AgriBank FCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, handicapped status, veteran status, public assistance status or other condition or status prohibited by law.
Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.