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HFD · 1 day ago

In-House General Counsel – Fintech & Compliance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

HFD is a company dedicated to helping the underserved live healthier lives. They are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to lead their legal and compliance strategy in the fintech sector, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while supporting innovative consumer financial products.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s lead legal advisor on all matters related to compliance, regulatory affairs, consumer lending, and financial services operations

Advise on legal risks and obligations related to Retail Installment Contracts (RICs), bank partnership programs, lending agreements, and portfolio servicing

Ensure organizational compliance with CFPB, FDIC, FTC, state financial regulatory bodies, and other relevant regulatory entities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including loan purchase agreements, servicing agreements, partner/vendor contracts, employment agreements, and more

Lead the development and maintenance of internal compliance policies and training programs to reflect evolving legal requirements in the fintech space

Conduct internal investigations, respond to regulatory inquiries or audits, and recommend necessary corrective actions

Monitor new legislation, regulations, and industry trends impacting fintech, consumer credit, bank loans, and compliance requirements

Collaborate with executives, product teams, operations, HR, and IT to ensure legal and regulatory compliance is built into business processes and strategies

Manage and optimize relationships with outside counsel, controlling costs and ensuring appropriate escalation

Lead, build, and manage internal legal resources as needed

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)California Bar membershipFintech legal experienceCFPB complianceBanking regulationsConsumer protection lawsData privacyContract negotiationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills