Assistant General Counsel - Banking & Securities

Eagle Bank Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

EagleBank is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide broad-based legal support to the bank and its holding company, Eagle Bancorp, Inc. The role is a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary position reporting to the Legal Department and engaging with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will bring depth in employment and/or securities law, with a track record of adapting across practice areas in a large regional financial institution.

Qualifications

• JD Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 2 years legal experience in government, a law firm, or in‑house at a financial institution with emphasis on employment and labor law, securities disclosure, and SEC reporting.
• Bar admission to at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Eligible for MD, DC, and/or VA admission within 12 months.
• 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 support colleagues across the Legal Department.
• Comfort operating in a lean legal team where generalist flexibility is valued alongside subject matter depth.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad-based legal support to EagleBank and its holding company, Eagle Bancorp, Inc.
• Serve as a key member of the Legal Department and work directly with executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Operate across multiple practice areas with depth in employment and/or securities disclosure law.
• Contribution to risk assessment and advice addressing evolving regulatory requirements.

Skills

J.D. degree

2 years legal experience

Bar admission

MD/DC/VA reciprocity

Cross-disciplinary

Communication skills

Sound judgment

Discretion

Collaborative mindset

Prioritization

Education

JD/Juris Doctor

Job description

EagleBank is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide broad-based legal support to the bank and its holding company, Eagle Bancorp, Inc. The role is a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary position reporting to the Legal Department and engaging with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will bring depth in employment and/or securities law, with a track record of adapting across practice areas in a large regional financial institution.