Attorney

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Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

The Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions is the primary regulator of state-chartered banks, credit unions and trust companies. As one of the key financial regulators in Maine, the Bureau strives to ensure the safety and soundness of the banking industry while working to protect Maine consumers against unfair practices.

• Counsels and advises the Banking Superintendent and staff on legal matters pertaining to the execution of all Bureau responsibilities.
• Drafts legislation, rules, and interpretive Bulletins.
• Assists the Deputy Superintendent in monitoring legislation and preparing or delivering legislative testimony.
• Reviews and interprets agreements and other legal documents utilized by the Bureau of Financial Institutions.
• Supports the Consumer Outreach staff by providing legal interpretations and review of consumer complaints. The Attorney mediates the most complex complaints or refers complaints requiring legal action and/or criminal investigation to the Office of the Attorney General.
• Supports the Application staff by providing legal review of complex bank mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate activity prior to Bureau approval.
• Responds to industry inquiries regarding the Maine Banking Code, the Maine Consumer Credit Code, Fair Debt Collection Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and works with an Assistant Attorney General on various interpretive matters.
• Monitors and tracks developments in federal banking and credit union law; confers with and advises senior agency staff with respect to the impact of such developments on the Bureau.
• Interacts with other government officials on behalf of the Bureau, including the Secretary of State, Office of the Attorney General, and various federal banking agencies to coordinate action and seek advice, as necessary.

A Law degree from an accredited law school.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Admitted to practice law in Maine or able to be admitted within six-months of hire.

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• Legal Experience: Preference will be given to attorneys with experience in banking, business law, finance, and/or administrative law.
• Critical Thinking & Analytical Reasoning: The ability to dissect code-based law, case law, regulations, and other interpretive guidance.
• Attention to Detail: The ability to pay close attention to detail and to organize and analyze information to make sound recommendations.
• Intellectual Curiosity: An inclination to dive deep into unfamiliar topics, seek out new information, and continuously learn.
• Clear and Effective Communication: The skills to communicate complex ideas clearly, in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical and legal and non-legal audiences.