Job Description
Build Your Future Here:
Thinking of changing jobs or starting your career at a growing company with an award-winning culture? Well, you are in the right place. Join us on our journey to being the Best Community Bank in America. Our motto is Working Together. Building Success. and by joining Peoples Bank, we will work together to help you achieve your career goals, just like we help thousands of clients reach their financial goals.
Peoples Bank is one of the largest 150 banks in the United States with 130 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. We also have Specialty Finance offices in Minnesota, Missouri and Vermont. Peoples Bank prides itself as a community bank and dedicates its resources to improving our communities. The Peoples Bank Foundation has donated over $8 million to local organizations since its inception in 2003.
We are proud to share national accolades that celebrate our company culture and recognize us as a great place to bank and work:
- American Banker Best Banks to Work For in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
- Top Workplaces USA national award in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
- Newsweek's America's Best Banks 2023 and 2024
- Newsweek’s America's Greatest Workplaces 2024 and 2025
- Forbes America’s Best Banks 2024 and 2025
- Forbes Best-in-State Banks 2020, 2021 and 2025
- TIME’s America’s Growth Leaders 2026 award winner
At Peoples Bank, we know that there is more to life than work. But we also understand that the quality of the work environment and employee benefits can greatly impact an associate's life. That's why we seek to create a great benefits package for our associates including: 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, employee stock purchase plan, various education assistance programs such as student loan and tuition paydown/reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, and much more. For full details of our benefits offerings, please visit: peoplesbancorp.com/about-us/find-a-career/
Job Purpose
The Associate Attorney will serve as a key member of the Legal Department, providing legal advice and support across Peoples Bank and its affiliates and subsidiaries. This role will work closely with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Paralegal, and will serve as a legal partner (as a secondary contact) to business units across the organization.
Job Duties
- Vendor Contract Review
- Legal review and negotiation of vendor contracts, including issue spotting and providing proactive advice and counsel to internal business partners.
- General Legal
- Serve as a legal contact for business units, including Retail and other operational areas, providing timely and practical legal advice on day-to-day matters.
- Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in responding to legal questions and issues arising from business operations.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, guidance, and communications for internal stakeholders.
- Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including contracts, policies, procedures, and internal guidance documents.
- Litigation
- Support management of litigation and regulatory matters, including coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
- Regulatory Complaints
- Ownership from start to finish of responses to consumer complaints received through the banking regulators, working closely with internal partners.
- Subpoenas
- Provide legal oversight of subpoena, discovery, and records request responses, working closely with the Paralegal.
- Outside Counsel
- Management of outside counsel on matters assigned, including engagement, scope of work, and performance oversight.
- Review outside counsel work product and ensure alignment with legal strategy and organizational objectives on matters assigned.
- State Filings and Registrations
- Oversee third-party vendor responsible for maintaining state business registrations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Corporate Real Estate and Leases
- Manage administration of the company’s real estate lease portfolio using lease management software.
- Department/Administrative
- Collaborate with and serve as backup to the Paralegal on matter management processes, legal holds, subpoenas and departmental workflows.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives requiring legal support.
- Promote a high level of responsiveness and “client service” within the Legal Department.
- Will perform special projects as assigned.
Education, Job Skills and Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia preferred or willingness to obtain)
- Legal and/or banking experience preferred but not required (law firm or in-house experience preferred)
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal clients and external partners
- Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Knowledge of banking laws and regulations preferred but not required
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) required
- Active law license or willingness to obtain required (Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia preferred or ability to obtain)
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet;
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