Description:

The Corporate Counsel will report to the General Counsel and provide broad legal support across the organization. This role is ideal for a junior attorney with 2–5 years of experience who is eager to develop a diverse in-house practice within a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. The position offers hands-on involvement in capital markets transactions, corporate governance, contract negotiation, collections and litigation oversight, marketing review, and regulatory compliance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Support debt and equity capital markets activities, including documentation, due diligence, and transaction execution.
Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparation of board materials, maintenance of corporate records, and subsidiary management.
Support compliance initiatives, including monitoring regulatory developments affecting lending and financial services in the agricultural space.
Manage and coordinate outside counsel in connection with collection efforts, litigation, and dispute resolution.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including financing documents, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
Partner with the marketing team on review of materials and communications to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams to identify and mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.
Contribute to process improvements and internal training to strengthen the company's legal and compliance framework.

Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
2-5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, financial services, or corporate in-house environment.
Experience with secured transactions, corporate transactions, financial services regulation, or litigation preferred.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with attention to detail a must.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, business-oriented approach.
Interest in the agricultural or specialty finance industries a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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.
Generally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle documents, bend and stoop as needed, and reach with hands and arms
Required to use a keyboard and computer regularly
Specific vision abilities required, including that required to perform extensive computer-related work
Must be able to verbally communicate with others and exchange accurate information
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to distinguish sound and perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction

Work Environment:

The work environment conditions described here 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.
Moderate noise (i.e., home office with computer, phone, and printers)
Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
Must be able to perform all the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.