Associate General Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Associate General Counsel

Location: Gettysburg, PA – Hybrid Work Environment

Ideal for attorneys already rooted in South Central Pennsylvania or Northern Maryland

Help lead a growing regional bank that’s deeply committed to the communities we serve.

ACNB Bank is looking for a key legal leader who will shape the future of our organization while protecting our strong foundation. If you’re a banking or financial services attorney who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, partnering closely with bank leaders and managers, and making an immediate impact — you’ll thrive here.

What You Bring to the Table

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed in Pennsylvania , OR licensed in Maryland with eligibility for PA reciprocity
• 3 - 5 years of legal experience , with strong preference for:
  1. Banking, financial services, or commercial transactions experience;
  2. Secured lending, vendor contracting, deposit operations, or consumer compliance experience;
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance;
• Strong relationship-building skills — a collaborative mindset is a must;
• Business-savvy judgment, high integrity, and meticulous attention to detail.

» Whether you come from private practice or a financial institution, you know how to balance risk and business priorities — and you enjoy partnering closely with employees in a variety of operational, business, and lending roles.

What You Will Do to Win in This Role

• Become a trusted advisor across the Bank by providing timely, practical, and solutions-focused legal counsel to business leaders.
• Help support critical workstreams such as commercial lending deals, vendor agreements, branch and deposit operations, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Help us anticipate and mitigate risks while supporting key strategic initiatives — from technology partnerships to product innovations.
• Manage and resolve day-to-day operational legal matters including subpoenas, garnishments, bank forms and agreements, and contract and lease management.
• Represent the Bank with professionalism and confidence in real estate transactions, commercial loan documentation, regulatory interactions, litigation matters, and contractual negotiations.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed and aligned so risks are understood, decisions are documented, and legal matters are resolved efficiently.
• Strengthen our ability to grow responsibly by staying informed on evolving regulations or laws that affect the Bank’s operations.

» If you are excited by work that is meaningful and varied — this is your role.

• Become a valued advisor to a broad range of employees and functional areas across the organization.
• A hybrid model with a central office in historic Gettysburg, PA.
• Highly visible role that strengthens and protects a growing community bank.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Leadership opportunities and potential to become involved in corporate governance or M&A as our organization continues to expand.

???? Ready to make a bigger local impact? If you’re an attorney who loves this region and wants to build your career where your work truly matters, we’d love to talk.

Let’s build something great for our customers and communities – together!

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Location: 100 V-Twin Drive, Gettysburg, PA 17325