ABOUT US

Here at MVB, our company culture defines the environment in which Team Members thrive. Our culture impacts a wide range of elements, including our purpose, values, expectations and goals that support growth and engagement – it is the secret sauce of our organization!

Our values live at the core of all that we do – Trust, Commitment, Teamwork, Adaptive, Respect, Love and Caring are our foundation for success. We are committed to fostering an environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, and we welcome Team Members from all walks of life. Join Team MVB today!

MVB Financial Corp. (“MVB Financial” or “MVB”), the innovative financial holding company of MVB Bank, Inc., is publicly traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market® under the ticker “MVBF.” Through its subsidiary, MVB Bank, Inc., (“MVB Bank”) and the bank’s subsidiaries, MVB provides services to individuals and corporate clients in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as to Fintech, Payment and Gaming clients throughout the United States. For more information about MVB, please visit www.mvbbanking.com.

This role can be based remotely.

Candidates must reside in one of the following states: West Virginia, Virginia, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., New York, New Jersey, Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Indiana, North Carolina, Georgia. 

 ABOUT THE ROLE

The AVP, Corporate Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel / Associate General Counsel and is a part of the Corporate Legal Team. The Corporate Counsel would assist with the management of all legal affairs of the company, including contract negotiation, regulatory interfacing, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, litigation management, and other legal needs for MVB Financial Corp. (“MVBFC”), MVB Bank, Inc. & its subsidiaries (collectively “MVB”).  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Collaborate within the Legal Department and across business and enterprise functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of MVB. Negotiate, coordinate, and draft vendor agreements, statements of work, and change orders involving a variety of products and services Assist in developing and updating contract templates for vendors and distribution partners to mitigate risk for the Company and streamline negotiations for use by internal stakeholders. Develop legal opinions, and draft legal documents to support MVB business unit activities. Support regulatory reporting and interfacing activities with federal and state agencies. Assist in litigation management and eDiscovery efforts. Develop and support the continuous improvement of legal processes and policies, and contract management. Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and propose recommendations for issue resolution. Support risk management activities, including development of functional domain risk assessments, compilation of product and service risk assessments, and development of risk management strategies. Support efforts in our growing consumer finance and fintech division, including partner negotiations and consumer regulation.

The position will require consistent work efforts in excess of 40 hours per week in order to meet MVB and customer needs.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority (WV or VA bar admission a plus). Minimum 3-5 years of experience practicing in a corporate legal department and/or law firm with emphasis in corporate/finance/banking. Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate, commercial, litigation, labor, contract law). Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements related to financial services is preferred. Willingness to take on challenging assignments and become familiar with new areas of the law Strong verbal and written communication skills, professional presentation, and organizational skills Ability to think critically, creatively and with care in a fast-paced, complex work environment. Ability to perform administrative responsibilities, including secretary of state filings, and budget reviews. Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and to work collaboratively as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced Business minded and problem solver Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills, especially negotiation skills. Strong judgement and professional Capacity to grasp concepts Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based software

BENEFITS AT MVB

MVB Financial Corp., (“MVB”) offers an excellent selection of benefits for regular, part-time and full-time Team Members, including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Short- and Long-Term Disability Plan Group Life Insurance 401K Salary Deferral Plan Wellness Program Education & Tuition Expense Reimbursement PTO and Unique Vacation Purchase Program Nationwide Pet Insurance Coverage

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We encourage you to submit an application even if you haven’t performed every job duty listed above, as your skills may be transferrable. MVB is looking for ambitious individuals with related knowledge, understanding and abilities who are willing to learn and grow. What we care about most is allowing you to develop and, in return, you help us become a stronger, more diverse and well-rounded organization.