Legal and Compliance Extern

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• We're your local community bank—and have been since 1875—that is committed to providing excellent customer service and giving back to our communities.

• We foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment as part of a close-knit team where your voice is valued and heard.

• Our highly engaged employees are rewarded for their performance and have ample opportunities for cross-training and advancement within the organization.

• We've been named one of the best places to work in Maine, and offer robust benefits focused on your holistic well-being.​

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About Camden National Bank

Camden National Bank, founded in 1875 and headquartered in Camden, Maine, is a full-service community bank serving individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout New England. We are dedicated to building lasting relationships, strengthening communities, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance.

Position Overview

The Legal and Compliance Extern will work closely with the Bank's in-house Legal Department and gain valuable exposure to the legal and compliance issues affecting financial institutions. This externship is ideal for law students interested in corporate, regulatory, or financial services law.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on topics including banking law, consumer protection, real estate, and corporate governance.

• Review and revise contracts, agreements, policies, and affidavits.

• Support compliance reviews and risk assessments.

• Attend internal meetings with legal, compliance, and business teams.

• Observe and assist with legal counsel functions related to governance, risk, and executive decision-making.

• Collaborate, as appropriate, with the Bank's Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current law student with strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated interest in corporate, regulatory, or financial services law.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with legal and non-legal stakeholders.

• Professionalism, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.

• Prior coursework in Business Organizations, Contracts, or Administrative Law is preferred.

• Additional experience or coursework in Banking Law, AML, Privacy/Data Security, or Commercial Law is a plus.

Program Information

• Location: 1 Market Street, Portland, Maine 04101

• Placement Supervisor: Carly Traub

• Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript

Pathway Alignment

• Primary: Business and Commercial Law

• Secondary: Administrative, Legislative, and Regulatory Law

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We are guided and inspired by our Core Values:

• Honest and Integrity above all else
• Trust built on fairness
• Service that creates remarkable experiences
• Responsibility to use our resources for the greater good
• Excellence through hard work and lifelong learning
• Diversity realized through inclusion and respect

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment with Camden National is on an at-will basis, meaning employment is not guaranteed for any specific period of time, and any employment relationship established may be terminated by either party at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Completion of an employment application is not a contract, express or implied, guaranteeing employment. Camden National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

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