Associate General Counsel

ACNB BANK•Gettysburg, PA

3h•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ACNB Bank is looking for a key legal leader who will shape the future of our organization while protecting our strong foundation. This role is ideal for attorneys already rooted in South Central Pennsylvania or Northern Maryland who are banking or financial services attorneys that enjoy rolling up their sleeves, partnering closely with bank leaders and managers, and making an immediate impact. The Associate General Counsel will become a trusted advisor across the Bank by providing timely, practical, and solutions-focused legal counsel to business leaders. This role will support critical workstreams such as commercial lending deals, vendor agreements, branch and deposit operations, and regulatory compliance matters. The Associate General Counsel will help anticipate and mitigate risks while supporting key strategic initiatives — from technology partnerships to product innovations. They will also manage and resolve day-to-day operational legal matters including subpoenas, garnishments, bank forms and agreements, and contract and lease management. The role involves representing the Bank with professionalism and confidence in real estate transactions, commercial loan documentation, regulatory interactions, litigation matters, and contractual negotiations. The Associate General Counsel will keep internal stakeholders informed and aligned so risks are understood, decisions are documented, and legal matters are resolved efficiently. Additionally, they will strengthen the Bank's ability to grow responsibly by staying informed on evolving regulations or laws that affect the Bank’s operations. This is a highly visible role that strengthens and protects a growing community bank, offering leadership opportunities and potential to become involved in corporate governance or M&A as the organization continues to expand.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
Licensed in Pennsylvania, OR licensed in Maryland with eligibility for PA reciprocity
3 - 5 years of legal experience
Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance
Strong relationship-building skills
Business-savvy judgment
High integrity
Meticulous attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Banking, financial services, or commercial transactions experience
Secured lending, vendor contracting, deposit operations, or consumer compliance experience
Collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

Provide timely, practical, and solutions-focused legal counsel to business leaders.
Support critical workstreams such as commercial lending deals, vendor agreements, branch and deposit operations, and regulatory compliance matters.
Anticipate and mitigate risks while supporting key strategic initiatives.
Manage and resolve day-to-day operational legal matters including subpoenas, garnishments, bank forms and agreements, and contract and lease management.
Represent the Bank in real estate transactions, commercial loan documentation, regulatory interactions, litigation matters, and contractual negotiations.
Keep internal stakeholders informed and aligned on legal matters.
Stay informed on evolving regulations or laws that affect the Bank’s operations.