Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that together form the Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States. With approximately 1,200 employees and a mandate that spans monetary policy, financial supervision, payments, and community development, the Bank plays a consequential role in the economic life of the Ninth Federal Reserve District and the nation.

Under the leadership of President & CEO Neel Kashkari, who joined the Bank in 2016, the Minneapolis Fed has been a prominent voice on monetary policy and financial regulation and has made the Minneapolis Fed an important thought leader throughout the District. During his tenure, the Bank has championed a number of high‑profile initiatives, including an action plan for ending “too big to fail” and the establishment of the Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute, whose mission is to ensure that world‑class research supports the economic well‑being of all Americans.

The Bank also leads the Center for Indian Country Development, which is a national research center focused on Native economics.

The Bank’s culture is defined by intellectual rigor, mission commitment, and collegiality. It attracts dedicated professionals who are evaluated on the quality of their thinking and the strength of their judgment. The organization respects work‑life balance while providing meaningful opportunities to engage fully with the most consequential economic and financial policy questions of the day. Senior leaders consistently describe their time at the Bank as among the most rewarding of their careers.

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The Bank is seeking a Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary to lead its Legal Division at a pivotal moment for the Bank and the Federal Reserve System broadly. As a member of the Bank’s 10‑member Management Committee and Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors, the General Counsel will provide legal counsel and strategic guidance at the highest levels of the institution.

The successful candidate will manage a team and report to the First Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, working in partnership with the Bank’s President & CEO. The General Counsel is a trusted advisor across the full range of legal, regulatory, and institutional matters facing the Bank. This role is based in Minneapolis.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior executive role at one of the nation’s most respected public institutions at a moment of consequence for the Federal Reserve System. The successful candidate will find a collegial, intellectually rigorous culture, and the satisfaction of contributing to an institution whose mission of pursuing a growing economy and stable financial system is felt throughout the organization.

• Serve as the Bank's senior‑most legal leader and primary legal advisor to the President, COO, Management Committee, and Board of Directors, providing guidance that is frank, nuanced, and grounded in sound judgment across a wide range of legal issues.
• Participate as a full member of the Bank’s 10‑member Management Committee, contributing to the setting of institutional strategy and priorities beyond the legal function.
• Anticipate emerging legal risks — including constitutional, regulatory, employment, payments, technology, and governance matters — and develop proactive approaches to address them, including engagement of outside counsel where appropriate.
• Identify when outside expertise is needed, source best‑in‑class external resources, and translate specialized legal advice into clear institutional guidance.
• Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors, supporting Board governance, agenda‑setting, director recruitment and onboarding, and Board member engagement with the highest standards of service and professionalism.
• Oversee the Bank’s ethics function, serving as a visible role model for integrity and ethical conduct across the institution.

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