About the Position:
Our client, an innovative Chicago-based financial technology company, is actively seeking an attorney with 15+ years of combined in-house and large law firm experience to join its legal team as General Counsel. The ideal candidate has in-house experience within a fintech, financial services, or other highly regulated technology company, with General Counsel experience preferred. The attorney in this leadership role will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic counsel, partnering closely with executives, shaping business strategy, and leading a high-performing team across a broad portfolio of legal and regulatory issues.
Local/Chicago-based candidates strongly preferred (no relocates, please!)
Highlights:
· Opportunity to join a collegial legal team of a tech-forward and mission-driven company
· Lead company’s legal function and serve as a key member of the senior leadership team
· Competitive compensation package
· Hybrid work schedule
Responsibilities:
· Serve as a deeply embedded business leader, expected to develop a thorough understanding of the company's strategy, products, operations and risk environment in order to provide practical and proactive legal guidance
· Provide legal support across a broad set of areas, including consumer financial regulation, product development, strategic partnerships, litigation, employment, M&A and corporate governance
· Manage and mentor legal team
· Manage outside counsel relationships effectively
· Operate comfortably in a highly regulated environment and support strategic regulatory initiatives
· Build strong cross-functional partnerships with leaders across the organization
Required Qualifications:
· 15+ years of legal experience, including in-house and large law firm experience
· Experience in fintech, financial services, or high-growth technology (particularly in complex regulatory environments) required
· Experience with laws and regulations applicable to consumer financial products, including TILA/Regulation Z, ECOA/Regulation B, FCRA, FDCPA, SCRA, EFTA, UDAAP, GLBA is highly preferred
· Experience in public company governance and compliance preferred
· Proven experience managing and developing legal teams
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days per week in-office)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 (plus significant short-term and long-term incentive targets).
About Us:
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