Old National Bank

Overview

Old National Bancorp (“Old National”) is the holding company of Old National Bank, which is the sixth largest commercial bank headquartered in the Midwest. With approximately $49 billion of assets and $28 billion of assets under management, Old National ranks among the top 30 banking companies headquartered in the U.S. and the sixth largest financial institution in the Midwest based on assets. Tracing our roots to 1834, Old National Bank has focused on community banking by building long-term, highly valued partnerships with clients and in the communities it serves. In addition to providing extensive services in consumer and commercial banking, Old National offers comprehensive wealth management, investment, and capital market services. Old National provides these services primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Old National Bank and 1834 Investment Advisors Co., an SEC registered investment advisor.

Old National’s primary footprint is currently in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. In addition, Old National recently announced its expansion through a proposed acquisition of CapStar Bank, a $3 billion asset bank headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

At Old National, we believe that by helping our team members balance work life with home life, we create a more productive workforce and a stronger company. Our team members are our greatest asset, and we continually invest in their growth and development. We offer 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 our organization.

We are focused and committed to our mission, vision and values, which include integrity, excellence, optimism, inclusion, collaboration and agility.

Old National’s Legal and Government Relations Department is seeking an attorney with strong academic credentials and professional experience capable of providing 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. Experience with financial institutions is preferred but not required.

Job Location

We are an in-office working environment. The members of our Legal and Government Relations Department are primarily located in our Chicago (near O’Hare Airport) and Evansville, Indiana offices. Our preference is for the attorney to be located in one of these two offices. Other potential office locations where this attorney may be located include Old National offices in cities inside our primary footprint are possible (Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Minneapolis). This position’s manager is located at the Chicago office.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience practicing law
• Admitted and in good standing in the bar of at least one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota or Wisconsin. Preference will be given for the candidate to work in our Chicago, IL or Evansville, IN offices.
• Ability to apply sound and practical business judgment to legal matters
• Ability to consult with and advise management at all levels
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work within a team environment

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of corporate and federal securities laws, rules and regulations
• Understanding of merger and acquisition transactions and processes
• Understanding of reports and processes for boards of directors
• Experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department of a medium or large financial institution or public company
• Background experience in the banking industry preferred but not required
• Experience in one of more of the following areas also is desirable but not required: (1) intellectual property matters, (2) environmental, social and governance trends and activities, (3)corporate insurance; and (4) executive compensation generally

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Work on 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 preparation of Board and Board Committee materials
• Work on M&A 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 contracts, including confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, leases and vendor contracts
• Advise management at all levels with respect to various legal matters
• Review and advise on corporate policies and procedures impacting coverage areas (I’m not sure what this means?)
• Serve as a strategic legal partner and advisor to the business teams
• Coordinate and work on various corporate projects as determined by senior legal leadership 

We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals. Our people are critical to our Company’s strategy and success. In return we offer competitive compensation with our salary, bonus program, exceptional medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k Company “match" dollar for dollar (100%) of the first 5% contributed into the Plan. Continuing education and a unique opportunity with a growing, client-focused and collegial company.

Old National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles. 

As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by our Director of Talent Acquisition to fill a specific position.

Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values.

We are optimistic. We are collaborative. We are inclusive. We are agile. We are ethical.

We are Old National. Join our team!