Attorney

State of Maine•Gardiner, ME

2d•$70,054 - $98,758•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions is seeking an Attorney to join its Research, Legal and Administrative Division. The Bureau regulates state-chartered banks, credit unions, and trust companies, with a mission to support the safety and soundness of the banking industry and protect Maine consumers from unfair practices. The Attorney provides legal counsel on banking and finance, consumer protection, legislation, rulemaking, and administrative law matters. The role advises the Banking Superintendent and Bureau staff, drafts legislation and rules, reviews legal documents, supports consumer outreach and application functions, and monitors legal developments. Continuing education and travel to national conferences are available following satisfactory performance. The position is based in Gardiner, Maine, with a hybrid work schedule available. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in Maine or able to be admitted within six months of hire; this requirement must be met before attaining permanent status.

Nice To Haves

Experience in banking, business law, finance, and/or administrative law.
Critical-thinking and analytical-reasoning ability, including the ability to analyze statutes, case law, regulations, and interpretive guidance.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and analyze information to make sound recommendations.
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to investigate unfamiliar topics and continue learning.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex ideas to technical and non-technical, legal and non-legal audiences.

Responsibilities

Counsel and advise the Banking Superintendent and staff on legal matters related to the Bureau’s responsibilities.
Draft legislation, rules, and interpretive bulletins.
Assist the Deputy Superintendent with monitoring legislation and preparing or delivering legislative testimony.
Review and interpret agreements and other legal documents used by the Bureau.
Support Consumer Outreach staff by providing legal interpretations and reviewing consumer complaints; mediate the most complex complaints or refer complaints requiring legal action or criminal investigation to the Office of the Attorney General.
Support Application staff by legally reviewing complex bank mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate activity before Bureau approval.
Respond to industry inquiries concerning the Maine Banking Code, Maine Consumer Credit Code, Fair Debt Collection Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act, and work with an Assistant Attorney General on interpretive matters.
Monitor and track developments in federal banking and credit union law, and advise senior agency staff about their impact on the Bureau.
Interact with government officials, including the Secretary of State, the Office of the Attorney General, and federal banking agencies, to coordinate action and seek advice as needed.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State contribution of 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage contributions vary.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for eligible participants.
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to MainePERS.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Continuing education and travel to national conferences are available following satisfactory performance.