Overview
This role involves serving as Lead Counsel, Corporate and Banking, supporting a proposed OCC-chartered bank by managing corporate governance, board support, and affiliate transaction frameworks within a regulated national bank environment. The position requires collaboration with senior leaders across Legal, Risk, Treasury, Accounting, and Tax to ensure the bank operates in an examination-ready, practical, and scalable manner.
Responsibilities
- Lead corporate governance support for the bank, including preparation of board and committee meetings, agendas, pre-read materials, minutes, resolutions, policies, and committee charters.
- Advise bank directors, executives, and internal partners on governance obligations, bank structure, director duties, and corporate governance requirements applicable to an OCC-chartered national bank.
- Manage conflicts between the bank and its affiliates, including issues related to dual-hatted employees.
- Provide guidance on the Bank Holding Company Act and related regulatory requirements for the bank’s parent company, including Federal Reserve bank holding company reporting requirements (e.g., FR Y-series reports).
- Support engagement with primary federal regulators (OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve), including preparation for and response to examinations, and advising on CAMELS ratings implications and strategies.
- Oversee intercompany agreements and affiliate transaction processes, including Regulation W analysis, documentation, monitoring, and coordination with Treasury, Accounting, Tax, and Regulatory Counsel.
- Build and maintain legal processes that support examination readiness, including documentation, operating rhythms, and timely responses to regulatory requests.
- Partner cross-functionally to identify governance, regulatory, or affiliate transaction considerations related to new products, business initiatives, and bank operations.
- Manage special corporate and banking projects such as regulatory examinations, governance enhancements, internal policies, and coordination with external counsel.
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- 8+ years of experience in banking law, bank regulatory, corporate governance, or financial services legal roles at a law firm, financial institution, fintech, or regulated bank.
- Working knowledge of OCC regulations, the National Bank Act, Bank Holding Company Act, and Regulation W.
- Experience advising on corporate governance matters for banks or regulated financial institutions, including affiliate transaction monitoring and bank governance controls.
- Experience supporting OCC examinations, supervisory responses, or other bank regulatory engagements.
- Familiarity with Federal Reserve bank holding company reporting and supervisory frameworks such as CAMELS ratings.
- Experience managing conflicts of interest between a bank and its affiliates, including dual-hatted employee issues.
- Experience drafting or reviewing board minutes, committee charters, governance policies, resolutions, or intercompany agreements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior in-house legal experience at a bank, fintech, or regulated financial services company.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business, finance, and executive stakeholders.
- Experience building governance processes, playbooks, or legal operating frameworks in new or evolving regulated environments.
- Familiarity with de novo bank application processes, OCC charter requirements, or establishing legal and governance frameworks for newly chartered banks.
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated base salary range: $208,000 - $287,900 USD, dependent on geographic location, skills, experience, and education.
- Target bonuses and equity compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with company match ($2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (US only).
- Health Savings Account contributions (US only).
- Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability coverage.
- Paid time off, sick leave, company holidays, and paid family/parental leave.
- Family-centered benefits supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving.
- Employee Assistance Program offering mental health support.
- Financial wellness resources including financial planning tools and concierge service (US only).
- Annual wellness and productivity allowances.
- Opportunities for connection through team events, company updates, and employee resource groups.
- Onsite perks at offices in select locations.
Location
- This is a remote position available in the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec).
- The team operates on East and West coast time zones.
- Occasional travel for in-person collaboration is encouraged, typically once or twice per quarter for 2-4 days.
Additional Information
- The role requires active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
- The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and selection process.