Corporate Counsel

August 31

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Digital financial platform for the Everyday American.

Consumer Lending • FinTech • Specialty Finance • Nonbank Lending • Consumer Finance

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Description

• Review, draft, and negotiate third-party including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, and technology and software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements • Collaborate with relationship owners on matters that may arise after the ink dries (e.g., facilitating contract amendments, renewals, terminations, etc.) • Close collaboration with Compliance Department on initial and ongoing vendor due diligence, risk assessments, etc. • Responsible for maintaining and updating company contract templates as needed, and template contract addenda • Responsible for creating and managing a contracting framework for our EDGE™ business line • Responsible for ensuring contracts repository remains up to date and complete • Maintain a working knowledge of all company policies and procedures, including laws and regulations applicable to the company • Related projects as needed

Requirements

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school • Licensed to practice law in Illinois or another state, or recent law graduate eligible to take the Bar • 0-2 years’ related in-house experience (or corporate law experience in private practice) • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and cloud-based software generally • Resilient with a sense of humor; self-motivated and intellectually curious • Logical thinker and attentive to detail; strong writing and grammar skills; keen sense of personal responsibility • Demonstrated ability to comprehend consequences of various situations, anticipating potential risk, and knows when to ask for help/support • Professional and effective communication style both internally and when corresponding with third-parties (verbal and written)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including equity • Casual dress policy • Fun, fast-paced work environment • Dynamic start-up culture • Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company • Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city