Attorney at State of Maine, Gardiner, ME

Attorney at State of Maine in Gardiner, ME. Full-time. $70,054 to $98,758 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

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Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (and Boards)
Job Class Code: 2016B
Grade: 31 (Professional/Technical)
Opening Date: November 4, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary: $70,054.40 - $98,758.40/Annually
Location: Gardiner, ME (Hybrid Work Schedule Available)
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

About Us
The Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions is the primary regulator of state-chartered banks, credit unions and trust companies. As one of the key financial regulators in Maine, the Bureau strives to ensure the safety and soundness of the banking industry while working to protect Maine consumers against unfair practices.

The Bureau is seeking an Attorney to join the Research, Legal and Administrative Division. As a key member of the Division, the Attorney provides legal counsel on a broad range of matters involving banking and finance, consumer protection, legislation, rulemaking, and administrative law. Opportunities for continuing education and travel to national conferences are available upon satisfactory performance in the role.

Primary Tasks:

Minimum Qualifications:

A Law degree from an accredited law school.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Admitted to practice law in Maine or able to be admitted within six-months of hire.

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

To request a paper application, please contact Stephanie Hayes via email at [email protected]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Thinking about applying?
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If you require a paper application, please download and print one HERE
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If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.