Deputy General Counsel

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust•Alexandria, VA

8d•$175,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy General Counsel (“DGC”) is a senior legal executive responsible for supporting the General Counsel in managing the legal and regulatory affairs of BHRB, an exchange listed, publicly traded financial holding company, and B&H Bank, its wholly owned Virginia chartered commercial bank. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, reflecting the size, complexity, and regulatory profile of BHRB and B&H Bank. The DGC serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Boards of Directors of BHRB and B&H Bank, with responsibility for advising on securities disclosure, banking regulation, supervisory matters, enterprise risk, and business line support. The role requires regulatory fluency, good business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a lean legal environment while supporting a growing and increasingly complex institution with a six-state footprint (Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia).

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, with a preference for Virginia or West Virginia plus at least one other jurisdiction in B&H Bank’s footprint.
8 to 12 years of legal experience
Significant experience as an attorney at an AmLaw Top 100 Firm or National/Regional Recognized Law Firm
Experience interacting with senior executives and regulators required
Deep familiarity with the regulation of financial institutions with assets ranging from $10B–$50B.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house public company experience (preferred)
Meaningful experience advising an exchange-listed public company

Responsibilities

Serve as a principal advisor to the General Counsel, the President, and executive leadership team on legal, regulatory, and governance matters.
Provide risk-balanced, commercially practical guidance to support growth, profitability, and legal/regulatory compliance.
Support department-wide initiatives of the General Counsel and executive leadership.
Act as General Counsel in the absence thereof.
In coordination with the General Counsel and the Finance & Accounting Team, oversee reporting and disclosure processes consistent with rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and earnings materials.
Advise on disclosure controls and procedures and partner with the Finance & Accounting Team and Investor Relations on disclosures and investors communications.
Work with the General Counsel to ensure compliance with Regulation FD, insider trading policies, and NASDAQ listing standards.
Support Board and Committee governance, including materials, minutes, and governance best practices.
Provide legal guidance on applicable regulatory frameworks, including the rules and regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other federal and state governmental authorities with jurisdiction over BHRB and B&H Bank.
Provide legal guidance and support for federal and state supervisory examinations.
Coordinate with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions to support a strong control environment.
Provide legal guidance on customer-facing products, disclosures, and marketing practices, including guidance on key consumer protection laws (e.g., UDAAP, TILA, RESPA, ECOA, FCRA) and related regulatory expectations.
Be a resource for B&H Bank’s core business lines, including commercial lending, retail banking, mortgage, and treasury management.
Review and assist in negotiation of material vendor and service provider agreements.
Advise on digital banking initiatives, fintech partnerships, and third-party risk considerations.
Support the General Counsel and executive management with mergers, whole bank acquisitions, branch transactions, and strategic investments typical of a growing regional bank.
Support the General Counsel with management of legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and regulatory approval processes.
Assist with post-closing integration from a legal, regulatory, and governance perspective.
Support the General Counsel with management of material litigation, customer disputes, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations.
Support the General Counsel with management of law firm/outside counsel relationships with a focus on cost control and outcomes.
Support risk assessment processes and implementation of cost-effective, practical resolution strategies.
Work with the General Counsel to develop and manage a lean legal department, prioritizing high-impact work and resource allocation, including technology and process improvement.
Supervise, mentor, and develop in-house legal staff.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting publicly traded companies/mid-sized banks and engage with industry associations and trade groups.
Other duties as assigned