Corporate Attorney

Capitol Federal® Savings Bank•Topeka, KS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Attorney plays a critical role in safeguarding the legal interests of the company. This position provides practical, business‑focused legal advice across a wide range of business functions, collaborating closely with internal clients to ensure legal compliance while advancing the bank’s strategic and business objectives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; if not currently licensed in Kansas, must obtain Kansas licensure within six months of hire.
Minimum five years’ relevant legal experience.
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to business partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and exercise sound judgment in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in banking, financial services, or a similarly regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, practical legal research, analysis, and advice on a broad range of legal, legislative, and regulatory matters affecting the bank.
Communicate legal advice clearly and effectively—both orally and in writing—to management and internal business partners.
Support the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel on general legal and operational matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, customer‑facing agreements, commercial loan documents, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and alignment with the bank’s policies and business objectives.
Advise management on day‑to‑day legal issues, including employment‑related matters and contract disputes.
Evaluate matters for referral to outside counsel and assist in managing and overseeing outside counsel, as appropriate.
Manage litigation matters, including supervising outside counsel and handling routine litigation activities.
Assist in responding to customer complaints, subpoenas, garnishments, and other legal process.
Collaborate proactively with legal team members and business stakeholders to support departmental and organizational goals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.