General Counsel

First Interstate

. Serve as the chief legal officer for the bank .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $330,000 - $550,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a JD from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law, providing strategic legal guidance to financial institutions while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proven leadership in managing legal teams and overseeing governance best practices, litigation, and regulatory compliance.

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JD From An Accredited Law School10+ Years Legal Practice ExperienceActive License To Practice LawStrategic Legal AdviceSpecialized Knowledge Of Banking Laws

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Hard Skills

Legal GuidanceRegulatory ComplianceLitigation ManagementGovernance Best PracticesInternal InvestigationsRisk ManagementNegotiationStakeholder ManagementBoard PreparationEthics Oversight

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsBusiness AcumenStrategic ThinkingJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionsFederal Regulatory MattersState Regulatory MattersCorporate GovernanceCompliance FrameworkLegal EthicsRisk Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the chief legal officer for the bank
Provide strategic legal guidance on all legal-related matters
Advise on federal, state, and local legal issues facing the Company and affiliates
Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Holding Company and Bank Boards of Directors
Advise the Company, directors, and senior leaders on governance best practices
Oversee all legal advice to the Holding Company and Bank
Manage company-wide litigation and outside counsel relationships
Monitor legal costs and control spending
Develop initiatives to enhance legal and regulatory compliance
Oversee government relations
Oversee preparation of board books, resolutions, and minutes
Monitor and interpret changes in applicable laws
Oversee internal investigations involving legal or ethical matters
Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Internal Audit on the compliance framework
Respond with Risk to regulatory exams, findings, and enforcement actions
Serve as Insider Trading Officer and Ethics Officer
Reinforce compliance, risk awareness, and accountability
Lead a team of legal professionals
Perform personnel actions, including evaluations, disciplinary actions, and interviewing candidates

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school required
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
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction upon hire required
Active license to practice law in the state where the individual’s office will be located within 180 days required
Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice at a senior level
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Specialized knowledge of laws impacting the banking industry
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
Excellent judgment, integrity, and discretion
Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-risk issues
Proven leadership and stakeholder-management skills
Regular and predictable attendance required
Availability to work M–F, 8–5
Travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays
Student debt employer repayment program
401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Employee assistance program
Up to 11 paid Federal holidays
Annual discretionary cash and stock bonuses