Corporate Counsel

First International Bank & TrustMinot, ND

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal partner across the organization, providing practical, risk-balanced guidance on a wide range of banking and corporate matters. This role offers broad exposure across the bank and will work closely with the General Counsel and leadership team to support strategic initiatives, manage legal risk, and advise on day-to-day operations. While this position will engage with key areas such as payments, retail, mortgage, compliance, and vendor management, responsibilities will be aligned based on the experience and strengths of the individual.Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal support across a range of banking functions, which may include Payments/Kotapay, Retail, Mortgage, Compliance/Risk, and Deposit Operations.Lead contract review and negotiation efforts in partnership with Vendor Management.Oversee and coordinate work with outside counsel as needed.Provide clear, actionable legal guidance to business leaders to support operations and strategic initiatives.Interpret and apply federal and state banking laws and regulations.Identify and assess legal risk tied to business decisions; recommend practical solutions.Support training and education efforts for leadership on key legal topics.Provide support on credit workouts, collections, litigation, HR, IT, Information Security, and other areas as needed.Engage with regulators, external counsel, and industry groups; support advocacy and external affairs efforts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university and Juris Doctor (JD) required.Active license to practice law in at least one state where the bank operates (ND, MN, SD, or AZ).Prior experience in banking law, financial services, or an in-house corporate counsel role preferred.Strong judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.Effective communicator who can translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across diverse business units.

First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned full-service Community Bank with locations in ND, MN, SD, and AZ. We show our employees we care by providing competitive benefits and training and growth opportunities. Here are the things we offer within our full-time benefits package:

Health, Dental & Vision401K Retirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Parental LeaveLife and Disability InsuranceGenerous PTO and Holiday pay

If you are interested in learning more, you can apply or if you have questions before applying you can reach out directly at TalentAcquisition@FIBT.com.Equal Opportunity Employer

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This job at First International Bank & Trust is located in Minot, ND, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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First International Bank & Trust lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at First International Bank & Trust?

First International Bank & Trust is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by First International Bank & Trust for this role?

First International Bank & Trust offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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