Publicly Traded FinTech - Legal Expansion

We have partnered with a publicly traded FinTech that is creating technology to deliver financial empowerment to consumers when it matters most. Their broad array of mobile-first financial solutions is catered to building important credit and helping individuals reach their financial goals.

With a over 25 years in operation, this company has helped over 20 million people manage their financial well-being and provided over $40 billion in consumer loans. Their products range from credit cards, retail credit, healthcare financing, and automotive financing.

The Company's legal team is looking for a driven attorney who can play a generalist role in the legal department.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal support across all business units, including corporate, commercial, employment, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, licensing, SaaS, and partnership agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, business strategies, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board and shareholder matters, entity management, and corporate filings.
• Manage employment law issues, including policy development, employee relations, investigations, and compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Collaborate with external counsel on specialized legal matters and litigation management.
• Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company's operations and proactively communicate relevant updates to leadership.
• Assist with intellectual property matters, including trademark filings, enforcement, and licensing.
• Support risk management initiatives, including insurance coverage, incident response, and contract risk assessments.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, providing legal insight to support strategic business initiatives.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• 10 years of legal experience, including both law firm and in-house roles.
• Strong generalist background across corporate, commercial, employment, and compliance matters.
• Skilled in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and providing practical legal advice.
• Excellent communicator with sound judgment and business acumen.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally.

This is a hybrid opportunity, 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Located in Sandy Springs, GA