We are looking for a highly motivated attorney with 5+ years of substantive transactional experience in financial services and lending transactions with strong contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating skills, a solid understanding of commercial legal concepts, keen attention to detail, outstanding professional judgment and superb communication skills. The successful candidate will consistently provide excellent advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a variety of legal matters. They will build trusting relationships that allow the business partners to make well-informed decisions.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to prioritize, multi-task, work and solve problems independently with minimal supervision. The candidate must also be proactive in identifying and resolving issues, anticipate and deliver on the needs of a fast-paced and innovative environment, be comfortable working with cross-functional teams, adapt to an agile environment and field escalation requests and issues, and have the flexibility to simultaneously manage a wide range of projects and business demands, while working collaboratively with the rest of the Legal Team.
Senior Counsel will assist with other Legal Department team members on matters as needed. This position is in the Legal Department and reports to the Chief Legal Counsel.
The role will require some travel to headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. Occasional evening and weekend hours may also be expected.
Bachelor’s Degree and JD from an accredited law school and licensed, in good standing, to practice law in the state of Minnesota or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules of Minnesota
Community Reinvestment Fund USA, Inc is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
CRF’s Theory of Change
CRF’s Theory of Change is the strategic framework used to guide its work. While CRF’s mission remains constant, the Theory of Change outlines how it contributes to the changes it seeks.
The challenge CRF works to address
The current economic system, perpetuated by institutional racism, individual biases and disparities, is unjust. It fosters the inequities that are causing widening disparities in incomes, wealth, and opportunity gaps.
A just economy that works for all
CRF’s Theory of Change is underpinned by the conviction that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, employing nearly half of the U.S. workforce and generating two-thirds of new jobs. CRF believes that providing small businesses equitable access to capital and support services is essential to creating a just economy that works for all.
CRF activates its mission by:
CRF STANDS IN SOLIDARITY
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) stands in solidarity with all fighting for social justice, equity, and transformational change. They know that the social changes taking place today will yield a lasting positive impact on the lives of millions.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
CRF is dedicated to building and sustaining a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. These are not just words on a page – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are top priorities for the organization, and tie deeply to each of their core values and overall vision for the future. CRF is an equal opportunity employer that evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
CORE VALUES
Create Equitable Economic Opportunities, Lead Through Collaboration, Transform Through Innovation, Excel In All They Do, Act with Integrity.
How We Help
Together with its partners – including community leaders, nonprofit lenders, financial institutions, foundations and more – CRF is creating new strategies and technologies that build stronger local economies, create jobs and support economic mobility.
CRF is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For a more detailed description of the incredible work we do, how we do it, and who we are, please visit www.crfusa.com.
Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economies through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. CRF has injected more than $3.6 billion to stimulate job creation and economic development and support community facilities.