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Climate First Bank

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2020

🏦 Banking

⚡ Energy

Banking • Energy

Climate First Bank is a mission-driven, FDIC‑insured bank that focuses on climate and community impact while offering full-service personal and business banking. The bank provides impact-oriented deposit products (Impact Checking, Impact Money Market, CDs), consumer and residential mortgage lending, and a prominent solar financing program (consumer and commercial solar loans, project energy finance) designed to fund emissions-reducing home and infrastructure upgrades. Climate First also offers business banking (SBA lending, factoring/ABL, business money market accounts), ESOP financing, a mobile app and online banking, and tools like a Deposit Impact Calculator and a Demand Deposit Marketplace. The institution highlights impact metrics (e. g. , 9,000+ households supported through its solar loan program, 30,000+ customers, $67M strategic funding round) and emphasizes transparent, mission-aligned lending and stewardship.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic legal counsel • Advise executive leadership and business units on a wide range of legal matters, delivering practical, business-oriented guidance • Translate complex laws and regulations into clear recommendations that support decision-making and organizational growth • Partner on strategic initiatives, new products, and operational changes to ensure legal soundness and regulatory alignment • Manage collection litigation from initial strategy through judgment execution, ensuring efficient and effective recoveries • Evaluate enforcement options and collaborate with credit and risk teams to optimize outcomes • Drive consistency and discipline in collections processes while minimizing legal exposure • Serve as lead litigation counsel in Florida, handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and court appearances • Direct multi-state litigation by managing outside counsel, budgets, and case strategy • Represent the Bank in negotiations, mediations, and settlements while proactively identifying and mitigating dispute risks • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial loan and real estate financing documents • Conduct legal due diligence and identify risks related to collateral, title, and transaction structure • Work closely with lenders and business stakeholders to ensure transactions are compliant and aligned with business objectives • Prepare and review a variety of agreements, including vendor, partnership, and confidentiality agreements • Ensure contracts appropriately mitigate risk and comply with legal and regulatory standards • Support improved contract processes, consistency, and risk awareness across the organization • Advise on potential disputes, regulatory developments, and operational risks before they escalate • Partner with compliance and risk functions to strengthen policies, controls, and governance practices • Provide balanced recommendations that align risk management with business priorities • Work closely with teams across lending, operations, compliance, and leadership to address legal issues early • Contribute to business initiatives by offering solutions that balance legal considerations with practical outcomes • Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted legal partner throughout the organization • Assist in maintaining sound corporate governance and adherence to applicable regulations • Contribute to policy development and updates to reflect evolving legal requirements • Provide training and guidance to employees to strengthen understanding of legal risk and compliance expectations • Adopt a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice. • Stay informed of applicable regulatory requirements and complete all mandatory compliance and IT training. • Pursue and demonstrate an understanding of established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations. • Question suspicious activity and collaborate closely with the respective department(s) to help prevent fraudulent activity.

🎯 Requirements

• Education & Bar Admission: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active membership in the Florida Bar; additional U.S. state bar admissions a plus. • Legal Experience: 5+ years of relevant legal practice (combined law firm and/or in-house). Substantial experience in consumer and commercial lending litigation (handling or supervising business disputes) and exposure to real estate lending transactions. Demonstrated knowledge of corporate law and governance principles. • Technical Skills: Strong legal drafting, negotiation, litigation, and collection skills. Familiarity with contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment. Able to interpret complex statutes and regulations affecting the Company’s operations. • Professional Standing: High ethical integrity and judgment. Licensed to practice law in good standing with no disciplinary history.

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid for employees; employer contribution for dependents by Us • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc • 401(k) with 6% Employer Match — No Vesting Period. • Employee Stock Options • Exclusive Employee Banking Perks • 0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans • Employee Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms. • 0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs) • Referral Incentives • 2–4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time. • 64 Hours of Paid Sick Time for all full-time employees. • Company-Paid Life Insurance • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.