Assistant General Counsel

West Bank; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bank in West Des Moines, IA, seeks an experienced attorney to join the Legal and Compliance teams. The role provides hands-on counsel to staff and management, focusing on banking and regulatory matters while protecting the bank's legal interests.

Ideal candidates are Iowa attorneys in good standing with at least one year of legal experience; federal bar admission is a plus. Strong analytical, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Iowa attorney in good standing.
• At least one year of legal experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice, counsel, and support to staff and management across departments.
• Handles real estate transactions, contract review, bankruptcy, and loan documentation matters.
• Manages compliance, collections, and consumer disputes as part of banking operations.
• Represent West Bank in community engagement and internal committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Iowa attorney in good standing

Federal bar admission a plus

Job description

Full-Time West Des Moines, Iowa (Headquarters) Posted on 8/20/2026

Career Details

Full-Time West Des Moines, Iowa (Headquarters) Posted on 8/20/2026

Purpose: Works collaboratively with other members of the legal and compliance teams to protect West Bank's legal interests and maintain its operations within the scope of applicable laws and regulations. Provides hands-on counsel to staff and management. Responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting and reviewing key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and assuring legal compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides Legal Advice, Counsel, and Support:Handles general legal matters on behalf of the bank, providing counsel and support to West Bank team members in all departments, including but not limited to the following subject matter areas:

• Real estate transactions
• Contract negotiation and review
• Bankruptcy
• Collections
• Compliance matters impacting deposit, lending, and other banking activities
• Consumer disputes
• Litigation management
• Loan documentation review
• Loan workouts
• Treasury Management support
• Trust Department support
• New product development

Legal Department Activities:

• Mentors law clerks and interns.
• Manages legal department staff responsible for charge off loan/checking collection efforts, garnishment, levies, and subpoenas.
• Serves as legal department representative on various internal committees.

Build Strong Communities:Maintain a presence in the community as an active ambassador for West Bank. Participate in community events, including spending at least 8 hours annually engaging in activities that may include serving in a leadership position for a nonprofit or community organization, staffing an event, representing West Bank at a luncheon or reception as requested, or participating in a community festival or bank-sponsored outreach event.

Qualifications:
Iowa attorney in good standing; admission to federal bar a plus. At least one year of legal experience preferred; prior bank experience a plus. Excellent analytical skills. Exceptional oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills that demonstrate the capability of providing pragmatic solutions to colleagues at all levels of the organization and with a variety of audiences and relationships. Back to Listings Apply Now