General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer

December 15, 2023

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End-to-end finance platform for businesses.

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🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $100M Debt Financing on 2023-09

Description

• Develop and oversee the legal and regulatory framework for the company's operations, ensuring compliance across all functions. • Act as the primary legal advisor on all major business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. • Design and implement an effective compliance program that identifies and mitigates risk, ensuring alignment with financial regulations. • Lead internal audits and investigations, report findings, and recommend remedial actions. • Manage the drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts, ensuring they meet legal, regulatory, and company standards. • Serve as the point of contact for all regulatory bodies and external legal counsel. • Facilitate a company-wide understanding of legal and compliance issues through training and communication.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with current bar admission. • Minimum of 8 years' experience in a legal and compliance role within the B2B fintech or B2B banking/credit-card services sector in the United States. At least 3 years in a Fintech startup. • Demonstrated expertise in the legal and regulatory environment of financial services, including knowledge of consumer lending laws, payments, and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. • Strategic mindset with the ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams. • Proven track record of balancing legal/compliance requirements with business objectives. • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• A visionary founding team with elite backgrounds and substantial industry experience. • A substantial Series A round, providing ample growth and opportunities. • A culture that supports remote work and values connection through semi-annual offsites. • Support from leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists and industry insiders. • An attractive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and perks.