In-house counsel, Law​/Legal

In-House Counsel

Join the Bank of Bird-in-Hand team as an In-House Counsel in Paradise, PA. This role provides legal guidance and support to ensure operations align with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Draft, maintain and update corporate minutes and records.
• Prepare corporate resolutions and legal memos.
• Oversee the annual meeting and coordinate with external counsel to draft all necessary shareholder documents.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation matters including contract disputes, consumer litigation, employment actions, intellectual property matters, etc.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the executive team and other company departments on contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Facilitate compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in laws, regulations and industry standards.

• 2 or more years of experience in the banking field and bank-specific compliance.
• Previous supervisory/team management experience.

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar and in good standing.
• 5 or more years of experience in a corporate legal department, law firm or regulatory agency, with a background in corporate and contract law.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Company Contribution.
• Company Paid Life, STD, and LTD.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and Birthday PTO.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Company Events and Picnics.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Banking

Equal Opportunity Employer

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.