Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

Rockland Trust is a full-service commercial bank and financial services company committed to helping our neighbors reach their financial goals. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Massachusetts, we proudly serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout New England with a strong emphasis on personal relationships, local decision-making, and community impact.

With a broad range of banking, wealth management, and investment solutions, Rockland Trust combines the resources of a growing financial institution with the personalized service of a community bank. Our long-standing philosophy—Where Each Relationship Matters®—guides how we work with our customers, colleagues, and communities every day.

At Rockland Trust, our employees are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture that encourages professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance. We are deeply committed to community involvement, financial education, and creating a workplace where individuals can build meaningful, long-term careers.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel this role will serve as a senior legal advisor, providing strategic counsel on corporate law matters, banking law and regulations, corporate governance, complex transactions, and enterprise-wide initiatives. The Assistant General Counsel will partner closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders, delivering practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance that supports the bank's mission of serving as a relationship driven community bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and senior management in all aspects of the business of banking.
• Support corporate secretary responsibilities and tasks, including corporate governance, director fiduciary duties, board and board committee agendas, votes, and minutes.
• Provide strategic guidance on compliance with federal and state banking laws and regulations, including those issued by the FDIC, Massachusetts Division of Banks, the Federal Reserve, and CFPB.
• Serve as a legal resource to support the Company's Securities Act compliance including review of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and press releases.
• Play a key role in mergers and acquisitions, investments, financings, or divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, negotiations, and integration activities.
• Proactively identify and assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, partnering with business leaders to develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Support Deposit Operations, Fraud, Treasury Management, IMG, Marketing, and other business units as they execute on bank strategy, including customer facing matters, as needed.
• Oversee or coordinate the work of outside counsel, including supervision of litigation, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
• Assess and advise on the management of litigation.
• Stay abreast of developments in banking, financial services, and corporate law, advising leadership on emerging risks and opportunities.
• Support and enhance internal policies, governance frameworks, training programs, and compliance initiatives.
• Support Human Resources on employment law matters, incentive plans, and executive compensation plans.
• Manage and support regulatory examinations, audits, and responses to inquiries from regulators and government agencies.
• Lead and oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex and high-impact agreements, including vendor and technology contracts, strategic partnerships, customer agreements, and loan and credit documentation.
• Mentor and collaborate with other members of the Legal team, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts, or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• 8+ years of legal experience, preferably in banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry; significant law firm and in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of Securities Laws, corporate governance, complex commercial contracts, and banking regulations.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with experience advising senior leaders and executives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Practical, business-minded approach with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

• Serve in a leadership role within the Legal function at a relationship-driven award winning community bank.
• Partner closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Make a meaningful impact on the bank's growth, governance, and risk management.
• Enjoy a collaborative, mission-focused culture with strong local impact.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits & Culture

Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Benefits include: competitive compensation with performance-based incentive awards, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) and DC retirement plan, LTD and life insurance, paid vacation, day care reimbursement, tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs, an award-winning wellness program, and much more!

At Rockland Trust, you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency

Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, education, and internal equity. The salary range posted reflects the company's good-faith estimate of the range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. In addition to base salary, certain positions may be eligible for additional compensation, including commissions, incentive awards or stipends.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their roles.