Legal Associate
Patriot Bank, N.A.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Stamford • Connecticut • United States
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About the role
- Provide legal support for loan servicing and lending operations
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transactional documents
- Assist with day-to-day banking legal and regulatory questions
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
- Support business units with practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance
- Engage directly with C-suite officers on priority initiatives and legal matters
- Operate effectively in a fast-moving, execution-focused environment
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Connecticut bar preferred but not required (admission to at least one jurisdiction required)
- 0–2 years relevant experience (banking, lending, regulatory, fintech, corporate, or securities exposure a plus)
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
- Collaborative, proactive, business-minded approach
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO, holidays, flexible scheduling
- Remote-friendly environment with strong work–life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchcontract draftingcontract negotiationtransactional documents
Soft Skills
communication skillswriting skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesindependent worksound judgmentcollaborative approachproactive approachbusiness-minded approach
Certifications
J.D.Connecticut bar