Assistant General Counsel

EagleBank; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

EagleBank in Bethesda, MD seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide broad-based legal support to EagleBank and its holding company Eagle Bancorp, Inc., working closely with executive management and the Board.

The role emphasizes employment and securities disclosure matters; litigation experience is valued, though the position is not primarily litigation oriented. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and able to distill complex issues into actionable business guidance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; bar admission required
• 2 years legal experience in government, a law firm, or in-house at a financial institution; focus on employment and labor law counseling and litigation; securities regulation and SEC reporting
• Eligible for admission to MD, DC, and/or VA within 12 months
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable business advice

Responsibilities

• Provide broad-based legal support to EagleBank and its holding company Eagle Bancorp, Inc.; partner with senior leadership and the Board
• Operate across multiple legal disciplines; support business needs with adaptable, business‑focused guidance
• Experience in employment and securities disclosure law; litigation background viewed as a plus, though not a primary litigation role

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Discretion

Legal analysis

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Job description

We are a values driven organization putting Relationships FIRST. EagleBank (NASDAQ – EGBN) is focused on being Flexible, Involved, Responsive, Strong, and Trusted. By prioritizing meaningful connections with our customers, employees, and shareholders, we relentlessly deliver the most compelling, valuable service to our customers.EagleBank is committed to inclusion, equity, and respect. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. We believe employees are essential to the building of relationships and we prioritize investing in employee growth and wellbeing. Employee involvement is fostered through resource groups, mentorship programs, community service, and scholarship opportunities for continued education. With features including maternity and parental leaves, wellness discounts, healthcare premium sharing, employer funding in your HSA account, and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4%, we pride ourselves in the ways we support our internal relationships. The minimum and maximum projected annualized salary for this position is: $114,071.00 to $192,797.00. Additional compensation may be possible based on experience and skills.

Responsibilities

The Assistant General Counsel will provide broad-based legal support to EagleBank—a leading and trusted regional bank in the greater Washington, D.C. area—and its holding company, Eagle Bancorp, Inc., serving as a key member of the Legal Department. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity for almost immediate hands‑on experience working directly with the highest levels of the company, including executive management and the Board of Directors. This role requires a highly adaptable attorney who can operate across multiple practice areas and step in wherever the business needs legal guidance. While versatility is essential, the ideal candidate will bring particular depth in employment and/or securities disclosure law. Candidates with litigation backgrounds are particularly valued for the analytical rigor, adaptability, and rapid learning skills that litigation experience cultivates—though the role itself is not necessarily a litigation position

Qualifications

Requirements:

• JD Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 2 years legal experience in government, at a law firm, or in-house at a financial institution, with a strong preference for substantive experience in employment and labor law counseling and litigation; securities regulation, public company disclosure, and SEC reporting; or both.
• Admitted to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Eligible for admission to MD, DC, and/or VA via reciprocity or examination within 12 months
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple legal disciplines and adapt quickly to new subject matter
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable business advice
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and exercise discretion in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to roll up sleeves and support colleagues across the Legal Department
• Comfort operating in a lean legal team where generalist flexibility is valued alongside subject‑matter depth

Preferences:

• Experience representing financial institutions in lending transactions—including negotiating loan documents, modification agreements, and forbearance agreements, and navigating borrower bankruptcy proceedings
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework governing banks and bank holding companies (e.g., OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB) is highly desirable