Corporate Counsel, Financial Services

PSA

$190K — $300K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a top law school with experience in AmLaw100 or large national law firms.
  • Active member of the California Bar or eligible for registered in-house counsel status.
  • 6+ years of legal experience, including 2-3 years in fintech or consumer lending as an in-house counsel.
  • Substantive understanding of consumer lending regulations (e.g., TILA, UDAAP, FCRA).
  • Familiarity with payments and money movement concepts for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead legal responsibilities for the Collectors' lending program, including drafting key agreements and governance documentation.
  • Collaborate with outside counsel and the Financial Services team on program design and compliance positioning.
  • Draft compliance disclosures and review marketing materials for legal adherence.
  • Monitor and analyze developments in consumer lending regulations affecting program structures.
  • Advise on regulatory obligations related to AML/BSA, OFAC, and KYC compliance.
  • Integrate legal and compliance requirements across lending lifecycle and payment flows.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees.
  • Additional benefits such as fertility support, commuter assistance, and educational assistance.
  • 401(k) matching plan to enhance financial future.
  • Flexible time-off policy for salaried employees.
  • Ten company-paid holidays for regular full-time employees.
  • Employee discounts on select grading services.
  • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
  • Engaging work environment with team-building events and celebrations.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Corporate Counsel to serve as the designated legal lead for our growing Financial Services business and our payments ecosystems across business lines partnering closely with other members of our Legal and Financial Services teams. This is a build role: the right candidate will help stand up the legal infrastructure for a bank-originated lending program from the ground up while continuing to iterate as our business and payments ecosystems grow and scale. You’ll report to the General Counsel and work from our Santa Ana office.Remote or hybrid candidates will also be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices, you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.  What You'll Do • Take primary legal responsibility for Collectors' lending program, including drafting commercial and consumer loan agreements, key partner agreements, program documents, and ongoing program governance • Partner with outside counsel, consultants, and the Collectors Financial Services team on program design and regulatory positioning • Draft and maintain disclosures and review marketing materials in compliance with applicable laws • Stay current on developments in consumer lending regulation and emerging requirements affecting program structure • Advise on AML/BSA, OFAC, and KYC obligations applicable to lending counterparties and payments flows  • Cross-functional partnership to embed legal and compliance requirements across the lending lifecycle and non-lending payments flows Who You Are • A graduate of a top law school with AmLaw100 or other large national law firm experience • In good, active standing with the California Bar (or eligible for registered in-house counsel status) • 6+ years of legal experience, with at least 2-3 years at a fintech, BaaS platform, or other consumer lending company in an in-house legal role or a similar role advising such companies at a top law firm • Substantive experience with consumer lending regulation: TILA/Reg Z, UDAAP, FCRA, ECOA, GLBA, state licensing, and bank partnership program structures • Working familiarity with payments and money movement concepts (money transmission, stored value/wallets, EFTA/Reg E, card network basics) sufficient to spot issues and partner effectively with business teams • Comfortable advising on novel product structures and partnering with business teams in a fast-moving environment • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining quality Salary range:  The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $300,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details. Reasons To Join Us: • Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision • Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits • 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals • Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off • Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays • Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions • Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs • Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

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