Senior Corporate Counsel

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Figure Full time
About Figure

Figure is a leading fintech company that is revolutionizing the financial services industry using blockchain technology.

With a strong track record of innovation, Figure has unveiled a series of fintech firsts, including loan origination, equity management, private fund services, banking, and payments sectors. Our mission is to create a creative, team-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced General Counsel to lead our legal affairs and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, finance, and regulatory compliance, with a proven track record of delivering key organizational goals.

The General Counsel will be responsible for managing a team of lawyers, providing legal counsel and support to our lending product and operational groups, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver key organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build technical processes and work with product teams to provide compliance-related requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of lawyers providing legal counsel and support to lending product and operational groups
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver key organizational goals
  • Prepare the company's internal legal environment and operations for an IPO
  • Ensure the company is staying in front of a dynamic regulatory landscape
  • Provide senior support for regulatory examinations, external audits, and third-party diligence requests
  • Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors
Requirements
  • 15+ years of combined experience in a law firm and a mortgage lending company or government agency
  • J.D. and membership with at least one state bar in good standing
  • Strong project-management skills and ability to coordinate across departments and functions
  • Strong entrepreneurialism, work ethic, and hands-on approach
  • Ability to address challenging issues while remaining objective and independent
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of consumer finance laws and regulations
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and growth opportunities
  • Company quarterly performance-based bonus
  • Equity stock options package
  • Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance, and wellness program
  • Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
  • Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
  • Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
  • In-office, remote, and hybrid work location options
  • Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time
  • Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need
  • Continuing education reimbursement


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