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General Counsel

CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT • Austin, TX • 2w ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex and high-level legal, administrative, and professional responsibilities within the Department. Provides strategic direction and oversight of key administrative functions, including human resources, procurement, and credit union application processes. Interprets and applies relevant laws, statutes, and regulations; advises the Commissioner and staff on legal matters.

Prepares and reviews legal opinions, briefs, administrative rules, and proposed legislation.

Responds to member complaints and inquiries related to credit unions with professionalism and discretion.

Develops, implements, and updates internal policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and legal compliance.

Prepares and manages cases for administrative enforcement actions.

Represents the agency at meetings, public hearings, and other official engagements.

Serves as the agency's liaison with the Office of the Attorney General and coordinates on legal matters as needed.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides legal counsel, consultation, and technical guidance to the Department on matters of law and regulatory compliance.

Acts as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to laws, regulations, and guidance concerning credit union operations.

Oversees the processing and resolution of complaints against regulated credit unions, ensuring timely and appropriate adherence to applicable legal requirements.

Drafts and reviews correspondence related to complex complaint matters.

Directs and supervises key administrative functions of the Department, including purchasing, records management, human resources, procurement, fiscal note preparation, and legislative coordination.

Reviews and evaluates credit union applications to ensure consistency with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Supervises and assesses assigned personnel to promote goal achievement, legal compliance, and effective implementation of policies and procedures.

Leads the development, review, and implementation of administrative rules, policies, procedures, and internal guidance materials.

Ensures the accurate and timely submission of statutorily mandated reports.

Represents the agency as a speaker, panelist, or official delegate in engagements with the credit union industry, legislative bodies, media, and other state and federal regulatory agencies.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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