Corporate Counsel

Location: Evansville

Overview

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving.

We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance.  401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization.  

We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Counsel position provides legal advice and business guidance on a variety of corporate, public company and securities law matters. The primary responsibility for this role is to assist with our general corporate legal needs, including securities matters, corporate governance, board and committee activities, merger and acquisition transactions, subsidiary matters, general contract review and more.

Salary Range The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 per year plus bonus. The base salary indicated for this position reflects the compensation range applicable to all levels of the role across the United States. Actual salary offers within this range may vary based on a number of factors, including the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant skills and professional experience, educational qualifications, and geographic location.

We are an in-office working environment. The members of our Legal and Government Relations Department currently work in our Chicago at 8750 W. Bryn Mawr close to the Cumberland station for the O’Hare Blue Line, Evansville IN, Indianapolis IN, Troy MI and Minneapolis/St. Paul markets. Key Accountabilities Handle various general corporate and public company/SEC matters

Prepare, review and file proxy statements, reports (including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and Section 16 reports) and registration statements with the SEC Analysis and prepare Board and Board Committee materials

Handle merger and acquisition activities, including target analysis, due diligence, negotiation of acquisition and ancillary agreements, regulatory applications, SEC filings and closing and post-closing matters

Assist with annual reporting and entity maintenance for our various subsidiaries

Review and negotiate various corporate contracts, including confidentiality agreements

Advise management at all levels with respect to various legal matters

Review and advise on corporate policies and procedures impacting coverage areas

Serve as a strategic legal partner and advisor to the business teams

Coordinate and handle various corporate projects as determined by senior legal leadership

Qualifications and Education Requirements Minimum of 5-10 years' experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department of a medium or large public company. Admitted and in good standing in the bar of at least one of the following states:
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota or Wisconsin Ability to apply sound legal analysis and practical business judgment to legal matters with a solutions-oriented approach that balances legal and business…