Associate General Counsel
Acnb Bank•Gettysburg, PA
•Hybrid
About The Position
ACNB Bank is seeking a key legal leader to shape the future of the organization while protecting its strong foundation. This role is ideal for attorneys rooted in South Central Pennsylvania or Northern Maryland who are experienced in banking or financial services law and enjoy partnering closely with bank leaders and managers to make an impact. The position offers a hybrid work environment with a central office in Gettysburg, PA.
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
- Strong preference for banking, financial services, or commercial transactions experience
- Experience in secured lending, vendor contracting, deposit operations, or consumer compliance
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance
- Strong relationship-building skills — a collaborative mindset is a must
- Business-savvy judgment, high integrity, and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to balance risk and business priorities
- Experience partnering closely with employees in a variety of operational, business, and lending roles
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 risks, decisions, and resolutions.
- Stay informed on evolving regulations or laws that affect the Bank’s operations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Leadership opportunities
- Potential to become involved in corporate governance or M&A
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
