Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays. ~ Student debt employer repayment program. ~401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match. ~ Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

The General

Counsel serves as the chief legal officer for the bank, providing strategic legal guidance on all legal-related matters. This executive-level role ensures the institution operates in full compliance with federal and state banking laws while supporting safe, sound, and ethical banking practices.

The General

Counsel is a key advisor to executive management, the Holding Company’s and Bank’s Boards of Directors and board committees. Additionally, this position serves as Corporate Secretary to the Holding Company’s and Bank’s Boards of Directors. Serves as the primary legal advisor on all federal, state, and local legal issues facing the Company and/or its affiliates and subsidiaries.

Serves as the Corporate Secretary to both the Holding company and Bank Boards of Directors. Advises the Company, directors, and senior leaders on governance best practices. Oversees all legal advice to the Holding Company and Bank.

Manages

Company-wide litigation consistent with the Company’s risk appetite. Monitors legal costs to maintain control of spending while achieving positive outcomes. Develops proactive initiatives to enhance Company legal and regulatory compliance.

Monitors and interprets changes in applicable federal, state, and local law. Oversees internal investigations involving legal and/or ethical matters. Partners with Compliance, Risk, and Internal Audit to maintain a solid compliance framework.

Partners with Risk in responding to regulatory exams, findings, and enforcement actions.



Reinforces a culture of compliance, risk awareness, and accountability. Leads a team of dedicated legal professionals.

Performs personnel actions including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and interviewing candidates for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice at a senior level.

Specialized knowledge of laws impacting the banking industry. Ability to manage multiple priorities and high‑risk issues. 10+ years prior in-house or law firm legal practice experience advising financial institutions required ~10+ years experience advising financial institutions on federal and state regulatory matters preferred Bar Admission Active license to practice law in state where individual’s office will be located within 180 Days required In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently Travel - as needed Additionally, this role is eligible to receive annual discretionary cash and stock bonuses.

Benefits available for this position include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays.

📌 Managing Chief Counsel (Picton)
🏢 First Interstate
📍 Picton