Hiring: VP, Associate General Counsel, First Command Bank Company: First Command Financial Services, Inc. Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:07:43 Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management About the job Experience: •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. Required Skills: •How will this role impact First Command? •Leadership & Strategic Advisory •Serve as the Bank’s primary legal advisor on complex banking, regulatory, and enforcement matters. •Exemplify collaborative business partnership by providing proactive business-forward legal guidance, aligned with business strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations. •Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to align legal advice on banking matters with enterprise risk appetite and governance expectations. •Support board and committee matters related to banking and regulatory issues, as requested. •Develop and execute legal strategy for banking 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-facing and board-facing communications. •Interpret and apply federal and state banking laws and regulations including consumer protection and commercial requirements, to ensure full alignment between legal requirements, operational practices, and business objectives. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (required) •Juris Doctorate from an ABA Accredited Law School (required) •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. •Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior leaders constructively. •Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and people-management skills. •Demonstrated capacity 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. •Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas (preferred) or any U.S. state bar (required) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!