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Company: FRB - Federal Reserve Bank, TX
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JDHuntr - Vice President and Deputy General Counsel (Apply by:4.10.2026)

Job Category: General Corporate / Compliance [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 85238
Job description:
We are seeking a proven legal leader to provide strategic counsel on legal, ethics, and compliance matters, while shaping the direction of the legal function and managing the ethics program. This role involves leading and developing a high performing legal team, fostering a collaborative environment where individual skills are valued, and working closely with peers and stakeholders to ensure legal practices uphold and enhance the organization’s reputation as a trusted public and financial institution.

Vice President and Deputy General Counsel R-0000031848
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities:
Be a key legal advisor, delivering legal counsel and ethics guidance, for the Bank, as well as providing broad-based expertise and strategic advice to the General Counsel and other Bank leaders.
Build trusting relationships that allow for effective collaboration and thought partnership with stakeholders in the Bank and across the System.
Represent the Bank’s Legal Department at the System level, with the Board of Governors, and with outside agencies, as needed.
Oversee the performance of the Legal Department, including implementation of its strategic plan and departmental priorities.
Manage legal services that are provided by the Bank’s in-house attorneys and its outside counsel.
Be a visible thought leader and voice at the Bank and across the System to further advance the mission and vision of the Bank, including legal analysis of policy issues relevant to the System.
Engage stakeholders at the Bank and across the System to identify initiatives and business opportunities where the Legal function and Bank can add value or lend expertise, and influence outcomes.
Provide comprehensive management to the legal staff, including coaching and development, to ensure their engagement and expand their capabilities.

The Person:
Exceptional legal skills, including critical analysis of key legal issues and ability to develop legal strategy and objectives, with deep knowledge of current and evolving legal matters in banking, financial regulation, payments, technology, and ethics.
Lead with a clear set of values, demonstrate integrity in all situations and be a role model of ethical conduct.
Experienced attorney with the ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and “to see around the corner” and recommend approaches that are pragmatic in a regulatory environment.
Deep interest in improving public policy and commitment to the mission of the Federal Reserve System.
Ability to influence management and stakeholders of the Bank, and across the System, through exceptional relationship management, judgment, and persuasive communication skills.
Strong business acumen with a proven ability to evaluate the costs, risks, and benefits associated with alternative actions before making decisions. Effectively lead the implementation of new approaches in an evolving risk environment.
Proven ability to positively coach, lead, and develop others to achieve their professional best.
Strong collaboration skills and an interest in ensuring strong cross functional and enterprise- wide relationships with an ability to partner effectively with others in the pursuit of common goals. Ability to navigate a matrix organization.
Effective and strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills, and excellent presentation skills.

Education and Experience:
12 plus years of progressively responsible legal experience in banking, financial services, or other relevant industry/specialty areas, including at least five years of management experience.
Understanding of the Bank’s and the System’s role in the banking, payments and regulatory environment and strong knowledge of the legal complexities through active responsibility for legal teams, evolving legal issues and engagement with key stakeholders.
Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and law license in good standing.

Our Benefits:
We offer competitive pay and benefits including but not limited to:
Health, dental and vision insurance.
Pension and 401K Plan with employer matching provision.
Credit protection, financial planning, and opportunities for pre-tax savings.
Work environment with generous vacation, federal holidays, and paid time off to volunteer in the community.
Healthy lifestyle assistance through an on-site fitness center and subsidized cafeteria with healthy food options.
Centrally located in Downtown Dallas with free on-site underground parking, and public transportation subsidy.
Support with continued education.
Relocation assistance may be offered.

Notes:
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.
We work on-site work (in the downtown Dallas office) with appropriate flexibility to work remotely based on business needs.
This role is based in our downtown Dallas office; ability and willingness to travel as needed (10%).

Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Federal Reserve Bank

85238
Company: FRB - Federal Reserve Bank
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Employment type: Full Time
Salary: Unspecified
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Dallas, TX USA
Zip/Postal Code: 75201
Post Date: 04/01/2026
 
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