BankUnited announced the hiring of Michael Alford as general counsel. With more than three decades of experience, Alford will be responsible for overseeing the company's legal and compliance functions. For 23 years, Alford served in various capacities within the legal department of Raymond James Financial, Inc., in St. Petersburg, Florida, most recently as senior vice president and deputy general counsel before retiring in 2017. He joins BankUnited from Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, where he served as chief risk officer.