Coastal

In-House Legal Counsel

Coastal

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Evergreen Way Branch • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $82,678 - $96,457 per year

About the role

  • Assist with initial review of commercial, vendor, and technology contracts.
  • Draft basic contract language, amendments, and templates under supervision.
  • Identify and escalate potential legal or business risks to senior attorneys.
  • Support contract administration tasks, including tracking, routing, and maintaining documentation.
  • Help prepare summaries, checklists, and comparison charts for contract terms.
  • Conduct legal research on banking, fintech, privacy, compliance, and commercial matters.
  • Prepare research memos, issue summaries, and recommendations for senior attorney review.
  • Assist with monitoring changes in laws and regulations relevant to banking and fintech.
  • Support external attorneys on regulatory questions by gathering documents, drafting outlines, and preparing briefing materials.
  • Provide first-level issue spotting on operational or partnership matters, escalating concerns appropriately.
  • Assist cross-functional teams by gathering details, coordinating information, and preparing legal summaries.
  • Help review internal policies and procedures by checking for alignment with legal requirements under external attorney guidance.
  • Assist with preparing Board and committee materials, including first drafts and proofreading.
  • Help maintain corporate governance documents, organizational charts, and recordkeeping.
  • Participate in Board meetings primarily as a note-taker or observer.
  • Assist with gathering data and preparing initial drafts for governance disclosures and required filings.
  • Support administrative aspects of stock issuance, transfers, and documentation.
  • Maintain accurate corporate logs, shareholder records, and regulatory documentation.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal, contractual, and regulatory issues.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong contract negotiation skills with the ability to understand both legal and financial implications of terms.
  • Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; able to convey legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams and with leaders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfort learning new technologies, contract management tools, and legal systems; experience with CLM tools (e.g., Agiloft) preferred.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn areas such as corporate governance, banking regulations, fintech partnerships, and commercial transactions.
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar (or ability to obtain Washington in-house counsel registration promptly upon hire).
Benefits
  • Medical Coverage: Choose from three competitive medical plans to find the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with eligible medical plans, offering tax advantages and employer contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses to help you save on out-of-pocket costs.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance: Plans to keep you and your family smiling and seeing clearly.
  • Life Insurance: Company-paid basic life insurance with options to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents.
  • Long-Term /Short-Term Disability (LTD): Income protection in the event of a long-term illness or injury.
  • Supplemental Benefits: Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness coverage to provide extra financial support when you need it most.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: A competitive retirement savings plan with company matching to help you plan for the future.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave policies to support your time away from work.
  • Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year.
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftinglegal researchcontract negotiationissue spottingregulatory compliancecontract administrationdata analysisdocument preparationlegal writingrisk assessment
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsrelationship buildingtime managementprioritizationadaptabilitycuriosity
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Washington State Bar membership