Legal Counsel

Job overview

The Legal Counsel role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified in the listing. The position supports Third Coast Bank’s legal matters across its banking activities, including products and services, regulation, contracts, governance, and litigation. As the Bank’s primary in-house legal subject matter expert, this counsel provides practical advice, manages legal and regulatory work, and partners with business units to identify risk and develop workable responses. The role helps the Bank operate in accordance with applicable legal and compliance requirements.

What you'll do

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage contracts
• draft and review corporate policies
• coordinate litigation with Senior Legal Counsel and outside counsel
• support compliance investigations and regulatory inquiries
• advise branch, deposit, and lending functions on customer matters, policies, products, and agreements
• provide counsel on banking and compliance regulations
• address legal process matters
• assist with regulatory exams, audits, and risk assessments
• support management and board meetings
• conduct legal research and monitor legislation and regulation
• manage ad hoc projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal counsel

austin tx

third coast bank

banking law

financial services

contracts

regulatory compliance

corporate governance

litigation management

j.d. required

7+ years’ experience

travel expected

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a J.D. and at least 7 years’ experience as a lawyer in a mid-to-large firm, government, or financial-services legal department. Travel is expected. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

About the employer

THIRD COAST BANK is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial Banking. Sector: 52.