Legal and Compliance Program Manager

Baird

Legal and Compliance Program Manager supporting trust company’s fiduciary, regulatory, and business objectives by providing legal counsel and compliance support. Collaborating with business leadership and legal teams to enhance compliance frameworks.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide compliance and legal advice to the trust company and business partners on fiduciary, regulatory, and securities matters
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including trust‑related contracts, vendor agreements, and regulatory documents; develop and maintain standard templates
Review and implement new and existing statutes, rules and regulations
Assist with audits and regulatory exams including both compiling responsive documentation and engaging in legal analysis, position‑taking, and interpretation of applicable laws and regulations
Partner with business leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance, legal and regulatory risk while enabling business objectives
Oversee and enhance the trust company’s compliance framework, policies, and procedures in alignment with legal requirements
Collaborate with enterprise Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure consistent interpretation and application of regulatory standards
Support governance activities, including board and committee materials, regulatory filings, and internal reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Active license to practice law
At least 1 year of experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles within financial services, trust companies, banking, or fiduciary environments
Knowledge of trust, fiduciary, and financial services regulations strongly preferred
Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements
Strong statutory and regulatory interpretation skills with sound legal judgment
Experience leading regulatory responses and examinations from a legal perspective

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal analysisdrafting agreementsnegotiating contractsregulatory compliancestatutory interpretationrisk assessmentcompliance framework developmentaudit supportregulatory filingsgovernance activities

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingattention to detailsound legal judgment

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active license to practice law