Credit Genie · 2 days ago
General Counsel
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCredit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. As General Counsel, you will oversee all legal matters, ensure compliance with fintech regulations, and provide expert legal advice to the executive team and board.
CreditCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, equity financing, and strategic transactions
Ensure compliance with fintech regulations, including lending laws (e.g., TILA, ECOA), payment processing (e.g., PCI-DSS), and data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Draft and negotiate high-stakes contracts, including merchant agreements, payment processor partnerships, and technology licensing deals
Mitigate risks in product launches, such as brokerage or trading platforms
Advise on fundraising rounds, M&A, and potential IPO preparation, supporting our growth trajectory
Build scalable legal frameworks for credit and lending products, ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations
Lead cross-functional collaboration with product, risk, and compliance teams to embed legal considerations into innovative financial products
Manage litigation, regulatory inquiries, and external counsel relationships with efficiency and precision
Support international expansion, navigating cross-border payment and lending regulations
Develop and mentor an in-house legal team to support our scaling operations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (preferably in California, New York, or another major U.S. jurisdiction)
10+ years of legal experience, with 5+ years in a senior in-house role at a fintech or high-growth tech company
Deep expertise in credit and lending regulations, preferably in the fintech industry, with experience navigating laws like the Truth in Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and state lending licenses
Proven track record in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements in payments, lending, or brokerage
Strong understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection laws in a fintech context
Exceptional ability to balance legal risk with business innovation in a fast-paced startup environment
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues for diverse stakeholders, from engineers to investors
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving
Preferred
Experience at a fintech company with exposure to payment processing, lending, or brokerage platforms
Familiarity with venture capital financing, secondary offerings, or pre-IPO legal strategies
Knowledge of international fintech regulations, particularly in payments or lending, to support global expansion
Experience building and leading lean legal teams in high-growth environments
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents on your first day of employment.
Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100 or a full membership to LifeTime Fitness
401(k) with a 3.5% match and immediate vesting
Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Life and accidental insurance
Flexible PTO
Company
Credit Genie
Credit Genie is a fintech company that provides financial tools and debt relief services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$56.97MKey Investors
Khosla VenturesFortress Investment Group
2025-02-12Series Unknown· $33.79M
2023-10-20Series Unknown· $10M
2023-10-20Debt Financing
Recent News
2025-06-03
2023-12-19
2023-12-19
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