Principal Vice President, Legal and Compliance

NOTICE: JOB APPLICANTS LIMITED TO DC, MD, OR VA RESIDENTS. POSITION IS HYBRID. Please note that we are exclusively considering applicants residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia for all open positions.

Be part of Lafayette Federal Credit Union, recognized by USA Today as a Top Workplace for three consecutive years (2024–2026)

As we continue to grow, we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. At Lafayette Federal Credit Union, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our reputation as an employer of choice. We believe that the dedication and skills of our team members are crucial to achieving our mission of becoming the premier financial partner for our community. Your potential contributions are invaluable, and we are excited to welcome new team members who share our passion for innovation and high performance.

About us:

Our Difference: What makes Lafayette Federal cutting-edge? Lafayette Federal Credit Union is not only a great place to bank, but also a great place to work! In addition to our Top Workplaces recognition by USA Today, we've also earned numerous accolades including:

• Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks list
• A 5-star rating from Bauer Financial
• Recognition by S &P Global's Top Performing Credit Unions

Our Culture: Lafayette Federal is about inclusion, diversity, high performance, and new opportunities. Teamwork and our sense of community also make Lafayette Federal a great place to work. Each person is valued for his or her unique set of skills. We share a common devotion to the people we serve, participating in charity events throughout each year and giving back to the community.

Our Opportunities: Professional development, training, and certification is a priority for our employees. We want you to reach your career goals and provide support that leads to opportunities of advancement within the industry.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Principal Vice President, Legal and Compliance who serves as the credit union’s in-house legal advisor, providing practical and timely legal counsel across the organization’s ordinary course activities—including corporate governance, contracts/vendor relationships, lending, operations, and employment-related matters—at the request of executive and senior management. Ensures legal advice and document support align with applicable laws and regulations (including NCUA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local consumer protection laws) and with the credit union’s charter, bylaws, and policies.

The primary focus of this role is providing ongoing legal counsel and support for governance and business initiatives, including coordinating and managing outside counsel and specialized consultants (including external auditors) as needed. On an as-requested basis, the role also assists and advises the Compliance and Internal Audit functions on regulatory interpretation, risk identification, and issue remediation; however, day-to-day program ownership and execution remain with the responsible business, compliance, audit, and management stakeholders.