In-House Legal Counsel - Hybrid

Coastal is at the forefront of modern banking, combining strong financial infrastructure with cutting-edge Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and fintech enablement strategies. The In-House Counsel role provides foundational legal support across the bank's traditional and fintech businesses, focusing on legal research, contract review, and supporting day-to-day legal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial review of commercial, vendor, and technology contracts
• Draft basic contract language, amendments, and templates under supervision
• Identify and escalate potential legal or business risks to senior attorneys
• Support contract administration tasks, including tracking, routing, and maintaining documentation
• Help prepare summaries, checklists, and comparison charts for contract terms
• Conduct legal research on banking, fintech, privacy, compliance, and commercial matters
• Prepare research memos, issue summaries, and recommendations for senior attorney review
• Assist with monitoring changes in laws and regulations relevant to banking and fintech
• Support external attorneys on regulatory questions by gathering documents, drafting outlines, and preparing briefing materials
• Provide first-level issue spotting on operational or partnership matters, escalating concerns appropriately
• Assist cross-functional teams by gathering details, coordinating information, and preparing legal summaries
• Help review internal policies and procedures by checking for alignment with legal requirements under external attorney guidance
• Assist with preparing Board and committee materials, including first drafts and proofreading
• Help maintain corporate governance documents, organizational charts, and recordkeeping
• Participate in Board meetings primarily as a note-taker or observer
• Assist with gathering data and preparing initial drafts for governance disclosures and required filings
• Support administrative aspects of stock issuance, transfers, and documentation
• Maintain accurate corporate logs, shareholder records, and regulatory documentation

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal, contractual, and regulatory issues
• Excellent legal research and writing skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong contract negotiation skills with the ability to understand both legal and financial implications of terms
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; able to convey legal concepts clearly to non‑legal stakeholders
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams and with leaders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfort learning new technologies, contract management tools, and legal systems; experience with CLM tools (e.g., Agiloft) preferred
• Curiosity and willingness to learn areas such as corporate governance, banking regulations, fintech partnerships, and commercial transactions
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar (or ability to obtain Washington in‑house counsel registration promptly upon hire)
• 0–3 years of legal experience in corporate law, banking/financial services, fintech, commercial transactions, or related practice areas
• Experience drafting or negotiating commercial or technology contracts
• Experience supporting corporate governance, Board/committee operations, or regulatory filings

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Choose from three competitive medical plans to find the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with eligible medical plans, offering tax advantages and employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses to help you save on out-of-pocket costs.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Plans to keep you and your family smiling and seeing clearly.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid basic life insurance with options to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents.
• Long-Term /Short-Term Disability (LTD): Income protection in the event of a long-term illness or injury.
• Supplemental Benefits: Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness coverage to provide extra financial support when you need it most.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: A competitive retirement savings plan with company matching to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave policies to support your time away from work.
• Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

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