Assistant General Counsel

Rockland Trust Company•Rockland, MA

About The Position

Rockland Trust is a full-service commercial bank and financial services company committed to helping our neighbors reach their financial goals. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Massachusetts, we proudly serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout New England with a strong emphasis on personal relationships, local decision-making, and community impact. With a broad range of banking, wealth management, and investment solutions, Rockland Trust combines the resources of a growing financial institution with the personalized service of a community bank. Our long-standing philosophy— Where Each Relationship Matters® —guides how we work with our customers, colleagues, and communities every day. At Rockland Trust, our employees are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture that encourages professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance. We are deeply committed to community involvement, financial education, and creating a workplace where individuals can build meaningful, long-term careers. Reporting directly to the General Counsel this role will serve as a senior legal advisor, providing strategic counsel on corporate law matters, banking law and regulations, corporate governance, complex transactions, and enterprise-wide initiatives. The Assistant General Counsel will partner closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders, delivering practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance that supports the bank’s mission of serving as a relationship driven community bank.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts, or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
8+ years of legal experience, preferably in banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry; significant law firm and in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.
Deep understanding of Securities Laws, corporate governance, complex commercial contracts, and banking regulations.
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with experience advising senior leaders and executives.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Practical, business-minded approach with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and senior management in all aspects of the business of banking.
Support corporate secretary responsibilities and tasks, including corporate governance, director fiduciary duties, board and board committee agendas, votes, and minutes.
Provide strategic guidance on compliance with federal and state banking laws and regulations, including those issued by the FDIC, Massachusetts Division of Banks, the Federal Reserve, and CFPB.
Serve as a legal resource to support the Company’s Securities Act compliance including review of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and press releases.
Play a key role in mergers and acquisitions, investments, financings, or divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, negotiations, and integration activities.
Proactively identify and assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, partnering with business leaders to develop practical mitigation strategies.
Support Deposit Operations, Fraud, Treasury Management, IMG, Marketing, and other business units as they execute on bank strategy, including customer facing matters, as needed.
Oversee or coordinate the work of outside counsel, including supervision of litigation, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
Assess and advise on the management of litigation.
Stay abreast of developments in banking, financial services, and corporate law, advising leadership on emerging risks and opportunities.
Support and enhance internal policies, governance frameworks, training programs, and compliance initiatives.
Support Human Resources on employment law matters, incentive plans, and executive compensation plans.
Manage and support regulatory examinations, audits, and responses to inquiries from regulators and government agencies.
Lead and oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex and high-impact agreements, including vendor and technology contracts, strategic partnerships, customer agreements, and loan and credit documentation.
Mentor and collaborate with other members of the Legal team, as appropriate.