Banking Counsel - Regulatory, Contracts & Risk

German American Bank; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and

Paid time off (25 days) and holidays

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Parental bonding leave

Service awards

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Employee discounts

Free checking and related services

Job summary

German American Bank is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor, guiding business-focused legal matters across banking, regulatory, and operations. The role collaborates with leaders to identify risks, interpret laws, and support strategic objectives while ensuring compliance.

The attorney will manage litigation support, subpoenas, contract reviews, and regulatory issues, while partnering with risk, compliance, and business teams to drive efficient governance and policy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Indiana, Kentucky, or Ohio; willingness to become licensed in Indiana within two years.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Experience in banking law, commercial litigation, financial services, or regulatory compliance.
• Litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management of litigation and coordinate activities with outside counsel.
• Assist with litigation strategy and legal risk assessments.
• Analyze and respond to legal correspondence, including attorney demand letters.
• Handle subpoenas including analysis, strategy, objections and negotiations, and document coordination.
• Oversee outsourced legal service providers supporting subpoena administration.
• Provide legal guidance related to banking operations, deposits, payments, treasury management, lending, and other operations.
• Research legal and regulatory issues affecting products, services, and operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate trends and risks.
• Review, analyze and draft customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other agreements.
• Ensure disclosures balance regulatory compliance and business objectives.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Info Security, Internal Audit, and business leaders to identify and mitigate risks.
• Assist with development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Provide counsel on new products, digital banking initiatives, AI, and privacy matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Independent work

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

German American Bank is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor, guiding business-focused legal matters across banking, regulatory, and operations. The role collaborates with leaders to identify risks, interpret laws, and support strategic objectives while ensuring compliance.

The attorney will manage litigation support, subpoenas, contract reviews, and regulatory issues, while partnering with risk, compliance, and business teams to drive efficient governance and policy