Innovative General Counsel for Fintech Pioneer

5 days ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Step Mobile Full time

At Step Mobile, we're revolutionizing the financial services industry, empowering teens and young adults to achieve financial independence. Our mission is to improve the financial future of the next generation.

We've made significant strides in our journey, eclipsing over 5.5 million customers. Now, we're seeking an experienced and business-minded General Counsel to join our team.

The Role

As a key member of our leadership team, you will lead our legal, regulatory, privacy, and policy functions. Your expertise will be instrumental in navigating complex legal challenges in the fintech space.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Legal Functionality: You will oversee Step's legal, regulatory, privacy, and product compliance functions, working closely with our leadership on business strategy and corporate governance.
  • Product Architect: You will work with our product and engineering teams to build next-gen financial solutions that improve lives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Business-Forward Advice: Proactively provide counsel to our executive team, ensuring the company operates at the highest level of legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Regulatory Expertise: Be the authority on financial, banking, investing, consumer-protection, and marketing regulations, educating our team members and implementing necessary measures for compliance.
  • Corporate Secretary: Manage equity programs, corporate governance, and board meetings, maintaining corporate policies, bylaws, and governance documents.
  • Commercial Transactions: Ensure Step's legal and business interests are protected in all commercial transactions.
  • Liaison with Banking Partners: Collaborate with external banking partners for smooth product execution and approvals of product changes and marketing initiatives.
  • Compliance Officer: Function as the Chief Compliance Officer of Step's investment advisory subsidiary.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and a member of good standing in a state bar, preferably California.
  • 10+ years of experience at one or more law firms and corporate legal departments, with a strong preference for candidates with significant prior experience at a fast-paced fintech company.
  • Mastery of relevant financial and marketing regulations, including Reg B, Reg E, Reg Z, UDAP, UDAAP, SEC Advisers Act, Bank Secrecy Act (KYC/AML).
  • Experience and familiarity with all relevant privacy regulations, especially COPPA, CPPA, CPRA, and upcoming regulations.
  • Familiarity with representing companies in legislative and judicial settings, as well as in front of regulatory agencies.
  • Working knowledge of corporate legal functions, such as employment, IP, immigration, and contracts management.
  • Strategic thinking, proactive approach to legal issues, business acumen, and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and adapt quickly to changes.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
  • Full medical and dental benefits.

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