Patriot Bank, N.A.
What a community bank should be.
Corporate Counsel
General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1994H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
Connecticut
Posted
28 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Professional Certificate3 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Serve as a trusted mid-level advisor across the bank’s evolving businesses
• Provide legal guidance and support for commercial lending, loan servicing, and specialty credit products
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and transactional documents
• Advise on day-to-day legal and regulatory banking questions
• Support corporate governance, board materials, and holding-company-level matters
• Assist with legal aspects of fintech partnerships, payment systems, and vendor relationships
• Conduct legal research and prepare actionable guidance for senior counsel and executives
• Work directly with C-suite officers on strategic initiatives and sensitive legal matters
• Strengthen enterprise risk, compliance, and controls as the bank scales
• Operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment with minimal oversight
Job Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Connecticut bar preferred but not required (admission to at least one jurisdiction required)
- 3–5 years relevant experience (banking, lending, regulatory, fintech, corporate, or securities experience preferred)
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and a practical, business-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO, holidays, flexible scheduling
- Remote-friendly environment with strong work–life balance
