Description:

Description:
Assistant General Counsel

Job Summary:
The Assistant General Counsel is a senior attorney and provides broad-based legal advice and services to Mason Companies for a diverse range of activities under the direction of the Vice President and General Counsel.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The below listing of essential functions is not an inclusive listing of all duties that may be requested to be performed by supervisor or manager.

Provide advice, support and assistance with a broad range of legal issues, including contracts, transactions, marketing, risk management, employment, and compliance matters
Under the supervision of the General Counsel, support the maintenance and enhancement of the Company's compliance program, related to the Company's employment policies, consumer credit, collection, privacy, and protection, and other policy and regulatory requirements, including:
Monitor, research and assess applicable and developing compliance requirements for the Company
Provide clear, concise, accurate, timely and practical legal advice and support to management and employees of the Company
Partner with the General Counsel on compliance program development, governance, regulatory compliance and risk strategies
Develop and improve applicable policies, procedures and guidelines
Deliver compliance training and manage employee participation and records
Monitor the Company's compliance hotline and provide appropriate reporting
Conduct or support internal compliance investigations as directed
Coordinate compliance testing, surveillance, auditing, evaluation and remediation
Support alignment of Company's compliance program with compliance initiatives of Company's external partners
Manage the preparation, filing, tracking and renewal of regulatory applications, licenses, renewals, notices and other filings
Develop strong working relationships across the Company and support cross-functional teams as directed
Instruct, manage and otherwise interact with outside legal counsel as appropriate and authorized to promote high quality, cost-effective, responsive external legal services
Produce professional quality, efficient, creative, practical, and responsive legal services for novel, complex, and continually changing legal issues

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Below Listing of Essential and Periodic Functions Is Not an Inclusive Listing of All Duties that May Be Required to Be Performed.

Support Judicial and Regulatory Proceedings, Including Litigation, Arbitration, and Negotiation
Support Insurance and Related Risk Management Activities, in Coordination with The Finance Department
Support Labor and Employment Activities, in Coordination with The Human Resources Department
Support Incident Response and Remediation Activities, Including Security Breach Incident Response, in Coordination with The Information Technology Department
Perform Other Tasks as Assigned

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor (j.D.) Degree Required
State Bar Admission in Good Standing Required
State Bar Admission in Wisconsin or Minnesota Preferred
Must Reside in The United States
Minimum of 5 Years of Legal Experience
Significant Contract Drafting Skills and Experience
Experience Supporting Compliance Programs, Including Risk Assessments, Policy Development, Investigations and Remediation
Demonstrated Experience with Financial and Consumer Protection Laws, Including Federal Banking Laws, Ecoa, Tila, Glba, Fcra, Udaap, Aml, Ofac, and State Credit, Fraud, Privacy and Other Consumer Protection Laws
Relevant Compliance Certifications Preferred
Familiarity with Relevant Legal Technology, Including Contract Management, Compliance, Legal Research, Ai, Automation, and Other Solutions
Mix of Law Firm and In-House Legal Experience Preferred
In-House Legal Experience with A Financial Institution Preferred
Experience Conducting Compliance Investigations Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Self-Starter Willing to Assume Responsibility for Tasks, to Learn New Legal Areas, and To Demonstrate Commitment to Continuous Improvement and To Upholding the Highest Personal, Professional and Company Values
Excellent Attention to Detail with The Ability to Prioritize and Effectively Manage Multiple Competing Projects
Impeccable Integrity, Discretion, and Ability to Handle Confidential and Sensitive Matters.
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Including the Ability to Effectively Convey Complex Information to A Non-Legal Audience
Collaborative Approach to Working Across Functions with Management and Employees at All Levels to Achieve Desired Outcomes

Location:
This Position Is Located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Flexible Work Arrangements May Be Available

Physical Requirements:
Work Is Generally Sedentary, with No Specific Need for Physical Coordination or Effort. the Employee Is Regularly Required to Talk or Hear. This Role Routinely Uses Standard Office Equipment. May Require Physical Effort Associated with Using the Computer to Access Information, or Occasional Standing, Walking, Lifting Needed to Carry out Everyday Activities.

The Physical Demands Described Are Representative of Those that Must Be Met by An Employee to Successfully Perform the Essential Functions of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions.

Work Environment:
The Work Environment Characteristics Described Are Representative of Those an Employee Encounters While Performing the Essential Functions of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions.

Tasks Do Not Expose Employee to Physically Unpleasant or Hazardous Conditions.

Mason Companies Is Committed to Cultivating Thriving Relationships. We Welcome All Individuals, Regardless of Gender, Race, Religion, Age, Disability, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Gender Identity or Experience.