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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for svp general counsel in the United States is $135,231.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,500.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SVP General Counsel?

An SVP (Senior Vice President) General Counsel is the chief legal officer of a company, responsible for overseeing all legal matters and providing strategic legal guidance to senior management and the board of directors. This role involves managing the legal department, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, handling litigation, and advising on corporate transactions. SVP General Counsels also often participate in high-level decision-making, risk management, and policy development within the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SVP General Counsel?

To thrive as an SVP General Counsel, you need deep expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, risk management, and typically a Juris Doctor degree with significant legal experience. Familiarity with legal research databases, contract management software, and industry-specific compliance tools is important. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills help build trust with executives and guide legal teams effectively. These skills are crucial to protecting the organization’s interests, ensuring legal compliance, and supporting critical business decisions at the executive level.

What are some common challenges faced by an SVP General Counsel in balancing legal risk with business objectives?

SVP General Counsels often navigate the challenge of aligning complex legal requirements with the company’s strategic goals. This requires a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the organization’s business priorities, as well as effective communication with executive leadership to ensure legal risks are appropriately managed without hindering growth. Staying updated on regulatory changes, managing cross-functional teams, and advising on high-stakes decisions are all part of the role. Building strong relationships across departments is essential to proactively identify issues and provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions.

What is the difference between Svp General Counsel vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectSvp General CounselCorporate Counsel
CredentialsJD, bar admission, extensive legal experienceJD, bar admission, legal experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership, strategic decision-makingLegal department, day-to-day legal matters
Employer & IndustryLarge corporations, industries like tech, financeCompanies of various sizes, multiple industries
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding executive legal rolesLegal department roles, legal counsel positions

The Svp General Counsel is an executive-level legal leader responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of a company, often involved in strategic decisions. Corporate Counsel typically handles legal matters within a company but does not have the same executive responsibilities. While both roles require a JD and legal experience, the Svp General Counsel operates at a higher strategic level, often reporting directly to the CEO.

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Infographic showing various Svp General Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,231 per year, or $65 per hour.

VP, General Counsel

Premier America Credit Union

Chatsworth, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title: VP, General Counsel
Overview:
The General Counsel serves as Premier America's legal advisor providing strategic legal guidance to the board of directors, executive leadership and senior management.
  • The role oversees legal, regulatory, governance, contracts, litigation and supports third-party risk management.
  • This role safeguards the legal and regulatory interest of a $3.5 billion state-chartered credit union and enables safe growth by providing practical, solutions-oriented counsel aligned with Premier America's strategy, risk appetite, and regulator expectations.
  • This role requires extensive legal and banking regulatory expertise, along with strong collaborative leadership to effectively manage Premier America's legal functions.
  • As a strategic partner to the senior leadership team, and the board of directors, this role advances strategic objectives by supporting compliance, strengthening risk management, and enabling stable, responsible growth, all in alignment with the broader objectives and member focused initiatives of Premier America.

What You Will Do:
Leadership & Strategic Advisory
  • Serve as Premier America's primary legal advisor on banking, regulatory, and enforcement matters.
  • Provide legal guidance, advice and interpretation on lending, consumer deposits, business deposits, servicing, payments, digital banking and third-party risk management related matters.
  • Partner with external legal counsel to align legal advice on financial services matters with enterprise risk appetite and governance expectations.
  • Support board and committee matters related to financial services and regulatory issues.

Regulatory Oversight
  • Develop and execute legal strategies for regulatory matters, including examinations, inquiries, supervisory issues, and potential enforcement actions involving federal and state regulators. This role is expected to remain directly involved in regulatory strategy, written submissions, and regulator and board-related communications.
  • Advise on regulatory examinations, supervisory findings and enforcement matters.
  • Serve as the accountable legal owner for significant credit union related disputes, regulatory proceedings, investigations and prelitigation strategy.
  • Direct outside counsel strategy, budget, fee structures, and quality of • work.
  • Lead early dispute resolution and risk mitigation efforts to minimize legal exposure and business disruption.
  • Issue and oversee legal opinions, escalation frameworks, and risk assessments for material transactions and initiatives.

Vendor, Contract & Operational Support
  • Negotiate, draft, and approve complex and high impact contracts, disclosures, policies, and procedures supporting banking operations and strategic initiatives.
  • Advise on legal aspects of product development, key vendor relationships, information security, privacy, and other matters directly impacting regulated banking activities.
  • Ensure legal frameworks support scalable growth while maintaining compliance and sound risk controls.

Influence, Mentorship & Collaboration
  • Provide informal mentorship and subject-matter guidance to Team Members on banking-related issues.
  • Act as a thought leader and escalation point for complex legal questions.
  • Collaborate with other business partners and stakeholders without formal supervisory responsibility.

Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Lead legal support for Mergers and Acquisitions ("M&A"), business combinations, purchase and assumption transactions, loan purchases and participations.
  • Advise executive leadership and the board of directors on transaction structure, regulatory approvals, legal due diligence and post-closing obligations.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel, internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies and counterparty to support execution of transactions.

External Engagement & Industry Leadership
  • Represents Premier America in industry associations, working groups, and regulatory forums, providing insight into legal and regulatory trends impacting the credit union.
  • Benchmark practices against peer institutions and recommend enhancements to policies, controls, and governance structures.
  • Supervisory/Leadership Responsibility
  • Build and lead the in-house legal function including management outside counsel relationships and managing the legal budgets.
  • Foster a culture of ethical conduct, sound judgment, and risk awareness across the organization.

Requirements
What We Are Looking For:
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience, with significant focus on banking law, regulatory matters, litigation, and general corporate practice.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a senior legal advisor and collaborative partner on highly complex, high-risk matters.
  • Proven track record handling highly complex, sensitive, and high-risk matters within a regulated financial institution or comparable environment.
  • Experience operating as a senior individual contributor with substantial autonomy and accountability.
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (required).
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA Accredited Law School.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior leaders constructively.
  • Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and people-management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment with minimal supervision.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt communication style to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business guidance.
  • Thorough understanding of banking regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements for national banks.
  • Advanced legal research, analytical, and judgment capabilities.

Pay Grade Info :
The base pay range for this position is: $200k - $250k annually
Perks Important to You:
Our Team Members enjoy the following rewards and benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Subsidized health care including medical, dental and vision
  • FSA and HSA
  • Company-Paid Life and A&D insurance
  • Discounts on loans (must be a member)
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time
  • 401k Retirement Saving Plan with a 6% safe harbor employer match
  • Educational Assistance Program and more!

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