General Counsel, Fintech Legal & Regulatory Affairs Job at Confidential, Plymouth Meeting, PA

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  • Confidential
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA

Job Description

General Counsel, Fintech Legal & Regulatory Affairs

About the Company

Ambitious financial wellness platform

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2019

Employees
51-200

Funding
$26-$50 million

About the Role

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to be the key legal advisor to the executive team and board, with a focus on shaping the legal strategy for a fintech innovator. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal matters, including ensuring compliance with complex financial regulations, providing expert legal advice on corporate governance, and overseeing strategic partnerships. This role demands a forward-thinking lawyer with a passion for driving business success, deep expertise in fintech, and a proven track record in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements. The General Counsel will also be involved in mitigating risks in product launches, advising on fundraising rounds, and leading cross-functional collaboration to embed legal considerations into innovative financial products. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, active bar membership, and at least 10 years of legal experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior in-house role at a fintech or high-growth tech company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit and lending regulations, experience with data privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection laws in a fintech context, and a proven ability to balance legal risk with business innovation. An entrepreneurial mindset, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to manage a legal team and external counsel with efficiency are also essential. Nice-to-have qualifications include experience in payment processing, lending, or brokerage platforms, familiarity with venture capital financing, and knowledge of international fintech regulations.

Hiring Manager Title
CEO

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Legal
Confidential

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