Attorney

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Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code:  2016B
Grade: 31 (Professional/Technical)

Opening Date: November 4, 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary: $70,054.40 - $98,758.40/Annually

Location: Gardiner, ME (Hybrid Work Schedule Available)

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

About Us

The Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions is the primary regulator of state-chartered banks, credit unions and trust companies. As one of the key financial regulators in Maine, the Bureau strives to ensure the safety and soundness of the banking industry while working to protect Maine consumers against unfair practices.

The Bureau is seeking an Attorney to join the Research, Legal and Administrative Division. As a key member of the Division, the Attorney provides legal counsel on a broad range of matters involving banking and finance, consumer protection, legislation, rulemaking, and administrative law. Opportunities for continuing education and travel to national conferences are available upon satisfactory performance in the role.

Primary Tasks:

- Counsels and advises the Banking Superintendent and staff on legal matters pertaining to the execution of all Bureau responsibilities.
- Drafts legislation, rules, and interpretive Bulletins.
- Assists the Deputy Superintendent in monitoring legislation and preparing or delivering legislative testimony.
- Reviews and interprets agreements and other legal documents utilized by the Bureau of Financial Institutions.
- Supports the Consumer Outreach staff by providing legal interpretations and review of consumer complaints. The Attorney mediates the most complex complaints or refers complaints requiring legal action and/or criminal investigation to the Office of the Attorney General.
- Supports the Application staff by providing legal review of complex bank mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate activity prior to Bureau approval.
- Responds to industry inquiries regarding the Maine Banking Code, the Maine Consumer Credit Code, Fair Debt Collection Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and works with an Assistant Attorney General on various interpretive matters.
- Monitors and tracks developments in federal banking and credit union law; confers with and advises senior agency staff with respect to the impact of such developments on the Bureau.
- Interacts with other government officials on behalf of the Bureau, including the Secretary of State, Office of the Attorney General, and various federal banking agencies to coordinate action and seek advice, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Law degree from an accredited law school.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :  (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

- Legal Experience : Preference will be given to attorneys with experience in banking, business law, finance, and/or administrative law.
- Critical Thinking & Analytical Reasoning : The ability to dissect code-based law, case law, regulations, and other interpretive guidance.
- Attention to Detail : The ability to pay close attention to detail and to organize and analyze information to make sound recommendations.
- Intellectual Curiosity : An inclination to dive deep into unfamiliar topics, seek out new information, and continuously learn.
- Clear and Effective Communication : The skills to communicate complex ideas clearly, in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical and legal and non-legal audiences.

To request a paper application, please contact Stephanie Hayes via email at [email protected]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates) for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit).
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service).
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal).
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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