AVP, Associate Counsel

About the role

The Associate Counsel provides legal support across a wide range of matters to ensure legally compliant, forward-looking decisions. This role manages third-party legal counsel relationships, conducts complex contract reviews, answers complex legal questions, provides legal opinions, provides regulatory interpretations, and backs up the Shareholder Relations Officer. The Associate Counsel will contribute to enterprise risk management through issue-spotting, research, and clear communication of legal risks. This position works closely with ENB’s Shareholder Relations Officer and consults with outside counsel as needed. Success is measured through timely, practical, and business-aligned legal support that strengthens ENB’s commitment to quality, compliance, and community impact.

Essential Functions

• Maintain strong third-party relationships with outside attorneys to ensure access to specialized expertise.
• Work with business leaders across the bank to provide legal opinions and legal interpretations when requested.
• Conduct legal work regarding complex situations, including discretion to outsource appropriate legal work when applicable.
• Provide legal assistance to ENB’s senior leaders for items including branching, M&A, land purchases/sales, etc.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for ENB’s Human Resources, Wealth Solutions, and Investment Services Departments.
• Support policy owners with drafting and reviewing policy changes for legal compliance when requested.
• Monitor pending and emerging state/federal laws that could affect ENB’s operations. Report updates and recommend practical actions to ENB’s leadership and Board of Directors to maintain compliance and support strategic objectives.
• Own the process for all regulatory licensing applications.
• Engage in shareholder relations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• ENB Operational and Functional Competencies.
• ENB SET Competencies (Strategy, Execution, and Talent).

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor Degree from a respected law school and an active license to practice law in the U.S.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience, preferably with a background in banking, real estate, bankruptcy, or estate law.
• Knowledge of finance and banking, and working knowledge of bank-related legislative and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal writing and legal research.
• Analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to complete continuing education to retain credentials (e.g., training, seminars, courses) as assigned and/or applicable.
• Ability to work with a continuous improvement/lean mindset to build operational excellence.
• Ability to engage with third parties with timeliness, professionalism, and clarity.

Supervisory Requirements

This position supervises legal segment staff.

Salary

$128,000 – $200,000. Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data, and individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive-eligible, with payment based on company, business, and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage; health savings account and/or flexible spending account; dependent care flexible spending account.
• Dental and vision insurance; life insurance.
• 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off programs including holiday pay, jury duty, and bereavement.
• Disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave.
• Educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

Travel

This position may require travel.