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Hometap · 2 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Consumer Financial Product

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

Hometap is a company focused on making homeownership less stressful and more accessible through innovative financial products. As Senior Counsel, you will collaborate with various teams to address complex legal issues related to consumer financial services and ensure compliance with relevant regulations while supporting product development and business growth.

Financial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Partner with and support business teams by providing advice on a range of laws and regulations, including those governing consumer protection, financial products and services, and digital advertising

Support the development and launch of new products, services, and partnerships

Ensure compliance with relevant state and federal laws and regulations, and assist in interpreting new and existing legislation that may impact Hometap

Provide pragmatic day-to-day advice to minimize legal risks while advancing business interests and ensuring an excellent customer experience

Support the legal team on other key initiatives ranging from capital raises to regulatory engagements

Qualification

Consumer financial servicesFinancial services regulationConsumer lending productsHome financeContract negotiationEmpathy in communicationEthicsCross-functional collaborationIntegrity

Required

J.D. degree, with 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years in an in-house role

Experience with consumer lending products required, with a focus on serving as product and/or regulatory counsel. Mortgage lending experience is a major plus

Strong understanding of financial services regulation, compliance requirements, and the overall consumer financial services ecosystem

Intellectual curiosity – you're always looking to understand context and continuously improve

Fluency in translating legal advice into actionable guidance for innovative product and business teams

Ability to review, draft, and negotiate contracts at a fast pace with accuracy

Comfort with ambiguity and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Experience working with cross-functional teams while owning and driving projects from beginning to end

Leads with empathy in all internal and external communications

Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics