Attorney - Repost

$67,038 - $94,515/Yr

Maine State Library - Gardiner, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Gardiner, ME

About the position

The Attorney position at the Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions involves providing professional legal services to the Bureau, which regulates state-chartered financial institutions. The role includes advising on legal, regulatory, and legislative matters, as well as representing the Bureau in various legal contexts. The position is primarily office-based with some opportunities for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and advises the Superintendent and professional staff on legal matters pertaining to their administrative responsibilities.
• Responds to legal inquiries regarding the Maine Banking Code, Maine Consumer Credit Code, Fair Debt Collection Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Supports the Bureau's Consumer Outreach staff by providing legal interpretations and reviews regarding consumer complaints.
• Monitors and tracks developments in federal banking and credit union law and advises senior agency staff on their impact.
• Drafts legislation, rules, and interpretive Bulletins.
• Assists the Deputy Superintendent in monitoring legislation and preparing legislative testimony.
• Monitors the Bureau's rule-making procedures to ensure compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
• Interacts with legal staff of federal banking agencies to coordinate actions and seek advice.
• Reviews and interprets agreements and other legal documents utilized by the Bureau.
• Assists in the development of the Bureau's Annual Report to the Legislature.

Requirements

• A Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
• 100% of employee-only dental premiums paid by the State
• Retirement Plan contributions (13.29% for MSEA employees, 18.09% for Confidential employees)