Vice President, Corporate Counsel

Job overview

The Vice President, Corporate Counsel role is onsite in Linthicum Heights, MD. The listed salary range is $170,400–$306,800 per year; the posting says offers are commensurate with experience and education and that hiring is typically at or below the $238,600 midpoint. SECU says its work supports members’ long-term financial security and community well-being. The role oversees daily legal department operations, supports the Chief Legal Officer, and helps protect members and the credit union by maintaining regulatory compliance and mitigating legal risk. It also provides legal guidance, manages department staff, and partners with compliance, risk, and outside counsel.

What you'll do

• Manage daily legal department operations and support the Chief Legal Officer
• develop department policies, procedures, and reporting
• provide legal guidance and research
• review and draft legal documents and contracts
• support complaint management and remediation
• represent SECU in court actions as required
• oversee staff and coordinate with compliance, risk, and outside counsel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president

corporate counsel

linthicum heights md

secu

full-time

legal department leadership

credit union

regulatory compliance

maryland law license

jd required

$170,400–$306,800/year

annual incentives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• sick, vacation, and personal leave
• annual corporate-wide incentives.

Why this role

Leadership role requiring a JD and Maryland law license; 10+ years supporting legal and regulatory compliance operations of a financial institution; annual corporate-wide incentives are listed.

About the employer

SECU is hiring for this role. Industry: Credit Unions. Sector: 52.