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Brigit is a financial technology company focused on empowering users to manage their finances more effectively. With over 7 million users, Brigit offers services such as instant cash advances, credit building tools, and insights into spending habits to help users avoid overdraft fees and manage credit more efficiently. The platform allows users to get cash advances without credit checks, build their credit while saving, and access full credit reports with identity theft protection up to $1 million. Additionally, Brigit offers features such as real-time alerts on bank balances, easy budgeting, and tracking savings by avoiding fees. The service is subscription-based and integrates with Coastal Community Bank to provide certain products.

finances • financial services • fintech • financial technology • financial wellness

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

📋 Description

• Hi, we're Brigit! A holistic financial health company helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future. • With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. • As a Counsel reporting to the VP of Legal, you will play a vital role in supporting Brigit’s legal strategies and initiatives. • You will leverage your experience to provide comprehensive legal advice on a variety of issues, including regulatory compliance, product counseling, and litigation management.

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. • Active license with a state bar and authorization to practice law in the state of New York • Minimum of 3 years of in-house or firm experience in the consumer finance industry (Credit, Banking, Payments, etc.) – Fintech/Earned Wage Access experience preferred. • Demonstrated experience in litigation, including managing cases from inception through resolution and coordinating with outside counsel. • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters related to banking and financial services, including state and federal investigations. • Knowledge of state and federal laws including but not limited to TILA, UDAAP, ECOA, Reg E, and state licensing laws, as well as GLBA, CCPA, and other state privacy laws. • Experience advising and collaborating with cross-functional teams on the development of web/app based products and services. • Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. • A bias toward action and solving problems, not just issue spotting. • The ability to take ownership over work and manage projects independently with strong attention to detail. • Demonstrated success in efficiently resolving complex business issues by collaborating effectively across business units and internal functions. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Flexible PTO Policy • 401k plan • Paid Parental Leave • Physical and mental wellbeing benefits including Wellhub for access to virtual workouts and discounted gym memberships, and Headspace Care for covered virtual therapy sessions and unlimited on demand health support • Monthly reimbursements to use against wifi and cell phone bills • Annual reimbursement for Learning & Development • Help hard working Americans build a brighter financial future • High-growth company at an early stage • A dynamic, flexible and collaborative start-up work environment with a highly talented team