Bounce · 8 hours ago
Associate Counsel
NY, New York, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
1+ years expBounce is a fintech startup revolutionizing debt recovery for consumers and creditors with their innovative product. They are seeking an Associate Counsel to support their legal team by managing litigation, providing corporate legal counsel, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Debt CollectionsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Partner with product and engineering teams and operations, including providing legal guidance on design and new business initiatives, as both guardian of legal risks and innovation facilitator
Manage a caseload of defense litigation cases and outside counsel, overseeing litigation strategy, including consumer claims, regulatory enforcement actions, and commercial matters
Issue spotting, and corresponding application of legal standards to internal/proprietary machine learning and associated business lines with emphasis on federal and state data protection and privacy standards
Advise the company on compliance with applicable federal and state laws, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), state privacy laws, etc
Assist with corporate governance and support on fiduciary duties and risk exposure
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including commercial agreements and litigation matters
Policy development: Help develop and implement legal policies and procedures that align with business objectives and ensure regulatory compliance
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Bar Status: Admitted or admission pending and in good standing with the NY Bar
Minimum 1 year of experience working or related course work within the consumer financial services or financial technology industry is required
Attention to detail, with particular attention to nuanced issue spotting for ambiguities and potential risks
Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working in a fast paced team environment
Professional level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Adaptability to change, able to handle diverse and confidential legal issues
Ability to effectively negotiate and advocate on behalf of the company
Strong desire to learn and grow as an attorney in a highly regulated and dynamic industry
Benefits
A variety of Medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans to fit your needs
12 Days of Paid Time off
5 Paid Sick Days
401K with 5% match
11 paid company holidays
Company catered lunches and quarterly team events, happy hours, etc
Opportunities to grow in your career with a passionate, growing team of people in New York and Tel Aviv
Company
Bounce
Powered by AI and an exceptional customer experience, Bounce transforms how creditors approach non-performing loans.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Dovrat
Co-Founder & CEO
David Acheatel, CFA
COO
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