In-House Banking Counsel & Risk Advisor

FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Employer Mat

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous PTO and Holiday pay

Job summary

First International Bank and Trust in Bismarck seeks a Corporate Counsel to partner across the organization, advising on banking and corporate matters and supporting strategic initiatives.

The role collaborates with General Counsel and leadership, handles vendor management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, and offers opportunities to influence operations and drive practical solutions.

Qualifications

• JD required and licensed to practice law in ND, MN, SD, or AZ.
• Banking law experience or in-house counsel preferred.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across banking functions including payments, retail, mortgage, compliance, and vendor management.
• Lead contract review and negotiation with internal teams and outside counsel.
• Coordinate work with outside counsel and regulators as needed.
• Advise leadership on legal risk and strategic initiatives.
• Interpret federal and state banking laws and apply them to business decisions.
• Support training for leadership on key legal topics.
• Assist with credit workouts, litigation, HR, IT, and information security as needed.
• Engage with regulators and industry groups to support advocacy.

Skills

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

First International Bank and Trust in Bismarck seeks a Corporate Counsel to partner across the organization, advising on banking and corporate matters and supporting strategic initiatives.

The role collaborates with General Counsel and leadership, handles vendor management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, and offers opportunities to influence operations and drive practical solutions.