Assistant General Counsel

EagleBank • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel provides broad-based legal support to EagleBank and its holding company, Eagle Bancorp, Inc., as a key member of the Legal Department. The role offers hands-on work with senior company leaders, including executive management and the Board of Directors. The attorney must be adaptable across multiple practice areas and provide legal guidance as business needs arise. Particular depth in employment and/or securities disclosure law is preferred. Litigation experience is valued for the analytical rigor, adaptability, and rapid learning it can bring, although the role is not necessarily a litigation position.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• At least 2 years of legal experience in government, at a law firm, or in-house at a financial institution.
• Admitted to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Eligible for admission to Maryland, the District of Columbia, and/or Virginia through reciprocity or examination 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 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 and willingness to support colleagues across the Legal Department.
• Comfort working in a lean legal team where generalist flexibility is valued alongside subject-matter depth.

Nice To Haves

• Substantive experience in employment and labor law counseling and litigation, securities regulation, public company disclosure, and SEC reporting, or both areas.
• Litigation background.
• Experience representing financial institutions in lending transactions, including negotiating loan documents, modification agreements, and forbearance agreements, and navigating borrower bankruptcy proceedings.
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework governing banks and bank holding companies, including OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, and CFPB.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad-based legal support to EagleBank and Eagle Bancorp, Inc.
• Work directly with executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Provide legal guidance across multiple practice areas as business needs arise.
• Support colleagues across the Legal Department and manage competing priorities.

Benefits

• Maternity and parental leaves
• Wellness discounts
• Healthcare premium sharing
• Employer funding in HSA account
• 100% 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Employee resource groups, mentorship programs, community service, and scholarship opportunities for continued education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree