Banking and Loan Counsel
Join a growing, highly collaborative in-house legal team supporting multiple bank and trust platforms, where you'll play a central role in shaping lending, financing, and deposit strategies. This is a unique opportunity to become the banking and loan counsel on a close-knit team that operates like a boutique law firm within a bank-offering both ownership and hands-on mentorship from senior leadership.Based in St. Louis and working directly alongside executive leadership (including credit and finance), you'll sit at the center of decision-making for key banking initiatives and transactions.ResponsibilitiesYou'll be deeply involved in the bank's core business-advising on and executing a wide range of lending, financing, and deposit matters. Your work will span:Specialized lending, including private banking, fund/venture lending, and complex credit arrangementsTreasury management and deposit products, including ACH, wires, and cash management solutions-supporting one of the bank's fastest-growing areasLoan workouts, letters of credit, and risk management, helping navigate challenges across the credit lifecycleContracting and vendor management, along with oversight of outside counsel when neededYou'll also support due diligence, draft and negotiate key agreements, and partner directly with business teams to deliver practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.QualificationsExperience: 3+ years in banking, finance, or related legal practice (law firm or in-house)Strong experience in banking and finance law, particularly across lending, commercial finance, and real estate transactionsA working knowledge of bank regulatory frameworks (CFPB, Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC) and how they impact lending and deposit productsProven ability to structure, negotiate, and document loan and financing dealsA business-minded approach-able to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable guidanceComfort working in a fast-paced environment with strong personalities and cross-functional teamsKey DetailsMake it your own: Broad scope across lending, deposits, and financing, with the flexibility to lean into your strengthsDirect impact: Work side-by-side with senior leadership on high-value transactions, especially in commercial real estate and lending growthGrowth platform: Join a bank actively expanding-particularly in venture deposits and lending-creating new challenges and opportunitiesMentorship & development: Receive hands-on guidance and investment in your growth, with a focus on building long-term successTeam culture: A supportive, "all hands on deck" legal group that values collaboration, cross-training, and a solutions-driven mindset