Associate Counsel
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Description Join Our Team - Where Legal Expertise Drives Business Success At First Carolina Bank and BM Technologies, our legal team serves as a strategic business partner, helping the organization navigate complex legal, regulatory, operational, and transactional matters. As Associate Counsel, you will work directly with executive leadership and business-line partners to identify risks, develop practical solutions, and support the continued growth of a dynamic banking and fintech organization. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across virtually every area of the business. Why You'll Love This Role
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across the organization
- Gain exposure to a broad range of legal disciplines, including commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, employment law, corporate governance, technology, and strategic transactions
- Partner directly with executive leadership on key business initiatives
- Influence decision-making while helping the organization manage risk responsibly
- Work in a collaborative environment where legal counsel is valued as a business partner
- Handle sophisticated legal matters without the limitations of a highly specialized practice
- Contribute to strategic projects, acquisitions, partnerships, and emerging business opportunities
- Continue building your expertise in the highly dynamic banking and fintech industries
- Advising business leaders on legal, regulatory, operational, and strategic matters
- Negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial, technology, and vendor agreements
- Supporting corporate governance activities, board matters, and regulatory filings
- Providing legal guidance related to banking, fintech, consumer protection, employment, privacy, and corporate matters
- Identifying risks and developing practical solutions that support business objectives
- Collaborating with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk Management, Information Security, Finance, Operations, and executive leadership
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments impacting financial institutions and technology companies
- Managing legal projects and coordinating with outside counsel when appropriate
- You are an experienced attorney who combines legal expertise with sound business judgment
- You enjoy partnering with leaders to solve complex problems
- You can assess legal risk while providing practical, actionable recommendations
- You are a strong communicator who can translate complex legal concepts into business-focused guidance
- You thrive in collaborative environments and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
- You are intellectually curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new areas of law and business
- You exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity in all matters
- You take ownership of your work and enjoy working independently while remaining highly collaborative
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and legal agreements
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on banking, regulatory, corporate governance, employment, and operational matters
- Evaluate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
- Support corporate governance functions, board materials, resolutions, and corporate records
- Review policies, procedures, disclosures, customer communications, and marketing materials
- Assist with litigation management, subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and other legal process matters
- Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and corporate transactions
- Collaborate with Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Information Security, and business partners on enterprise initiatives
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on potential impacts
- Help foster a culture of ethical conduct, accountability, and sound risk management across the organization
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or eligible for admission within a reasonable timeframe
- 5-10 years of legal experience in a law firm, financial institution, technology company, regulatory agency, or corporate legal department
- Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex legal matters
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong business acumen and sound professional judgment
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
- Experience supporting banks, financial institutions, fintech companies, or other highly regulated industries
- Experience with commercial contracts, technology agreements, and vendor management
- Familiarity with banking regulations, consumer financial protection laws, privacy regulations, and corporate governance matters
- Experience supporting employment law, compliance, risk management, or litigation matters
- Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or other corporate transactions
- Interest in emerging technologies, digital banking, artificial intelligence, and innovation
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