Job Description

The individual in this position, supports the Legal department’s mission and FHLBank Management by delivering timely, accurate legal guidance across a broad range of business and regulatory matters. This role partners closely with internal teams, helps manage legal risk, and contributes to initiatives that strengthen operations, compliance, and service to members and communities.

In this role, you will

• Provide clear, timely legal advice to business partners to help manage risk and protect FHLBank from legal risks and liabilities.

• Serve as primary counsel for select areas such as Member Products, Housing and Community Development, and Credit/Collateral.

• Support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel on legal and operational matters.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts and other legal documents.

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on legal, legislative, and regulatory issues.

• Assist with regulatory advocacy, including drafting and reviewing comment letters.

• Participate in internal and inter‑FHLBank committees and task forces.

• Provide litigation support and perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris doctorate degree is required and must be admitted to the Bar of any state. If not admitted in Kansas, must be admitted to the Kansas Bar within one year of employment and maintain good standing in Kansas.

• A minimum of three years of similar or related experience.

• Excellent legal research and drafting skills, including Westlaw legal research.

• An understanding of secured lending and the Uniform Commercial Code preferred.

• Proficient use of computer programs and databases, including MS Word, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and various databases.

• Ability to motivate and persuade others through both written and oral communications.

• Ability to identify and analyze legal issues.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

• Ability to operate all types of office equipment including computer, copy machine, scanner and telephone.

• Ability to work hours needed to meet the demands of the job.

Why work here

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program

• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match

• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life insurance

• Incentive-based wellness program

• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

• Summer hours

• Onsite café

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger .

• Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Accommodation Request

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.