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We are looking for an experienced creative, collaborative, and pragmatic attorney to join our growing legal team as general counsel and chief compliance officer (gc/cco), reporting to the ceoThis is an opportunity to join a small team and make a huge impact on a rapidly growing industry with a best-in-class software solution.
As general counsel, you will work closely with our leadership team, including product, engineering, compliance, hr, and sales teams to oversee our overall legal strategy and compliance programYou will collaborate with all major functions in the company, supervise the legal team and work with outside counsel as neededYou will advise on the applicability of financial services laws and regulations, relevant state equivalents, payments laws and network rules.
You are process- and detail-oriented and enjoy the responsibility that comes with a highly-regulated and fast-paced environmentYou thrive at building relationships and delivering complex information to non-lawyers in an understandable way.
Responsibilities
Set overall legal strategies and functional plans for the company, including activities to be performed in-house or through third-party relationships.
Oversee all legal matters pertaining to the organization, including intellectual property and employment law matters and the coordination of any legal matters handled by outside counsel.
Provide end-to-end counseling to product, engineering, and sales teams on the design and launch of innovative financial services and features, including with respect to advice on the applicability of financial services laws and regulations, such as tila, fdcpa, fcra, udaap, efta, and relevant state equivalents, payments laws and network rules.
Design, implement, and enhance the company’s compliance management program, including maintaining compliance-related certifications and overseeing related audits.
Manage the negotiation of complex agreements in support of the company`s business initiatives.
Provide prompt, proactive, practical and strategic advice on a variety of legal issues with a primary focus on consumer financial protection laws and regulations.
Collaborate with product and infosec teams on processes, controls, and documentation as needed to align with applicable laws and evolving regulatory expectations
Develop a deep understanding of peach’s products and the regulatory landscape in which peach operates.
Monitor and interpret relevant legal and regulatory developments that may impact the company and proactively identify and advise on potential legal risks, and assist with operationalizing and implementing compliant products and services and operational controls.
Qualifications
8+ years of relevant legal experience, including prior in-house experience at a fintech, financial institution, and/or law firm experience.
Jd degree from an accredited law school and a member in good standing with a u.sBar.
Track record of strong business partnering and providing best-in-class legal support across a spectrum of corporate / commercial legal issues.
Track record of working as trusted advisor to exec team & board.
Experience in a software-as- a-service (saas), fintech, or software company.
Working knowledge of federal and state consumer financial, lending, payments, and privacy laws.
Experience advising on consumer and commercial financial products, such as credit cards and other open-end credit, secured loans.
Execution-oriented mindset with the humility, curiosity, and creativity to get things done.
Track record of managing tight deadlines from multiple business stakeholders.
Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
Benefits and perks
Full benefits, including healthcare, parking and/or commuter benefit, gym membership, and more
Flexible pto
Small and friendly work environment
Remote friendly
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