Junior Staff Attorney

Blue Foundry Bank • Parsippany, NJ • 2d ago

About Blue Foundry Bank

This is the Bank Where Things are Made. Blue Foundry is a bank where businesses are shaped, plans are formed, ideas are refined, solutions are built, and stuff gets done. Blue Foundry is revolutionary, bold, resourceful, roll-up-your-sleeves committed, smart, creative and fun. A Bank of movers, shakers, and makers...We are a Bank that Gets Things Done.

At Blue Foundry Bank we invest in the well-being of our most prized asset...our employees! We provide a robust array of programs and benefits to help employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our experiential learning and development program ensures employees are on track to grow their career as of day one.

In addition, our comprehensive compensation package includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k)/Roth with company match up to 5%; paid time off, and 11 paid holidays; employee referral bonus; and educational reimbursement.

Position Summary

The Junior Staff Attorney will provide comprehensive legal support to Blue Foundry Bancorp and its subsidiaries, including Blue Foundry Bank (collectively, the Organization). This role will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain corporate governance standards, and support legal operations related to financing transactions, contracts, litigation, and regulatory compliance.

The individual will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer, company leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks while assisting with the Organization's daily legal and corporate governance functions.

Position Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Admission to the New Jersey Bar (in good standing) or eligibility for in-house counsel registration where applicable.

3+ years of experience in banking, finance, or corporate law, either in private practice or in-house with a financial institution.

Experience advising a public company on governance and SEC compliance matters.

Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, financial regulations, and SEC reporting requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365, as well as legal research platforms

High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, financing transactions, regulatory compliance, and litigation.

Assist in the administration of board and committee meetings, including minute-taking and preparing meeting materials.

Support the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including board and committee resolutions, minutes, and regulatory filings.

Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, including public company reporting and disclosure requirements.

Advise the Organization's directors, officers, and employees on legal rights and obligations under applicable state and federal banking statutes and regulations.

Conduct legal research on power of attorneys, trusts, corporate governance issues, and regulatory developments.

Support compliance with federal and state laws governing banking operations, financial transactions, and employment policies.

Assist in maintaining corporate governance policies, procedures, and best practices.

Assist with litigation support matters, including responding to legal claims, subpoenas, and court filings.

Coordinate and manage external counsel engagements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, LGBTQ, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Come join the Blue Crew community and be part of our success!

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