Junior In-House Legal Counsel

Coastal Community Bank•Everett, WA

About The Position

This junior-level in-house counsel role provides foundational legal support across Coastal Community Bank’s traditional banking and fintech/Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) businesses. Working under the guidance of senior attorneys, the position focuses on legal research, contract review, issue-spotting, and day-to-day legal workflows while developing expertise in banking and fintech law. It offers an early-career attorney exposure to a wide range of legal matters in a fast-moving environment. The role supports commercial and technology contracts, legal and regulatory research, banking and fintech operations, corporate governance, Board and committee materials, stockholder relations, and regulatory filings. The attorney works with senior attorneys, external counsel, and cross-functional teams, escalating legal or business risks as appropriate.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar, or ability to obtain Washington in-house counsel registration promptly upon hire.
0–3 years of legal experience in corporate law, banking or financial services, fintech, commercial transactions, or related practice areas.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex legal, contractual, and regulatory issues.
Excellent legal research and writing skills, with strong attention to detail.
Strong contract negotiation skills and ability to understand legal and financial implications of contract terms.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships across teams and with leaders at all levels.
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort learning new technologies, contract management tools, and legal systems.
Curiosity and willingness to learn corporate governance, banking regulations, fintech partnerships, and commercial transactions.

Nice To Haves

Experience drafting or negotiating commercial or technology contracts.
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, such as Agiloft.
Experience supporting corporate governance, Board or committee operations, or regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

Assist with initial review of commercial, vendor, and technology contracts.
Draft basic contract language, amendments, and templates under supervision.
Identify and escalate potential legal or business risks to senior attorneys.
Support contract administration, including tracking, routing, and maintaining documentation.
Prepare summaries, checklists, and comparison charts for contract terms.
Research banking, fintech, privacy, compliance, and commercial matters; prepare research memos, issue summaries, and recommendations for senior attorney review.
Assist with monitoring changes in laws and regulations relevant to banking and fintech.
Support external attorneys on regulatory questions by gathering documents, drafting outlines, and preparing briefing materials.
Provide first-level issue-spotting on operational or partnership matters and escalate concerns appropriately.
Support cross-functional teams by gathering information, coordinating details, and preparing legal summaries.
Help review internal policies and procedures for alignment with legal requirements under external attorney guidance.
Assist with preparing Board and committee materials, including first drafts and proofreading.
Help maintain corporate governance documents, organizational charts, and records.
Participate in Board meetings primarily as a note-taker or observer.
Gather data and prepare initial drafts for governance disclosures and required filings.
Support administrative aspects of stock issuance, transfers, and related documentation.
Maintain corporate logs, shareholder records, and regulatory documentation.

Benefits

Medical coverage with a choice of three plans.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with eligible medical plans, including employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Generous vacation and sick leave policies.
11 paid holidays.