VP General Counsel - Head of Compliance

November 4

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Katapult

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Online Integration • Lease to Own • Financing • e-Commerce • Financial Technology

51 - 200 employees

🛍️ eCommerce

💳 Fintech

🛒 Retail

Description

• Katapult is seeking a General Counsel to provide strategic legal advice, manage corporate governance matters, and collaborate with various departments to grow Katapult while mitigating legal and compliance risks. • Manage internal and external legal resources and partners related to legal and compliance activities, within the allocated expense budget. • Support the Board and executive leadership on strategic decisions regarding business evolution, product expansion, partnerships, and general execution of the business strategy. • Guide the Board and leadership on best SEC and corporate governance practices. • Analyze and report on legal and regulatory updates and developments germane to the business. • Lead all regulatory audits, including conducting annual internal compliance audits, and meet with regulators on exams and other regulatory matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and JD from accredited institution • At least one state bar admission and in good standing. Preferably in Texas or New York. • 7+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years working as the top attorney for a public company • Preferred experience in consumer financial products, fintech and services. • Must have strong personal computer and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to operate as part of a distributed team (remotely) • Collaborator that presents all sides to potential risks giving leaders sufficient information to make the best decisions • Natural problem solver and commercially focused • Excellent judgment and analytical skills