Senior Legal Counsel New York

3 days ago

New York, New York, United States TBWA\Chiat\Day Full time
About the Role

We're seeking a seasoned lawyer to join our team as a Senior Legal Counsel. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide comprehensive legal counsel across Rho, assessing, advising on, and mitigating potential legal and regulatory risks to maintain the integrity of our business and its products.

You will foster effective internal relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strategically address legal needs, mitigate risks, facilitate initiatives, and ensure policies are in alignment with Rho's product, corporate, compliance, marketing, and regulatory objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive legal counsel across Rho by proactively assessing, advising on, and mitigating potential legal and regulatory risks, in order to maintain the integrity of the business and its products.
  • Foster effective internal relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strategically address legal needs, mitigate risks, facilitate initiatives, and ensure policies are in alignment with Rho's product, corporate, compliance, marketing, and regulatory objectives.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of business contracts and transactions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitor trends and stay informed on legal and regulatory developments in the technology and financial services sectors, translating complex legal concepts into actionable guidance.
  • Work closely with external legal counsel when necessary.
  • Provide support for regulatory examinations, external audits, and third-party diligence, fostering an understanding of internal processes and policy impacts.
  • Develop and refine corporate policies, procedures, and programs, offering legal expertise to all organizational levels.
  • Review and consult on compliance matters, including mandatory outside reporting, audits, and reviews, and maintain professional relationships with regulatory agencies and government entities, ensuring the company navigates a dynamic regulatory landscape effectively.
Qualifications
  • Must have a J.D. degree with strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice in New York.
  • Must have at least 3-4 years of combined, relevant experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department, with some experience in fintech, banking, or financial services, and a generalist, analytical mindset.
  • Some knowledge of legal and regulatory matters involving banking, payments, card, treasury, corporate governance, employment law, contracts, and compliance, with a commitment to thoughtfully align with organizational goals.
  • Ability to provide holistic, creative, solution-oriented legal guidance, advise on product development, go-to-market strategies, and regulatory and compliance-related requirements, and draft necessary policies and disclosures.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to develop critical relationships and a detail-oriented, organized approach with strong follow-through.
  • A positive attitude and strong integrity, ethics, and judgment, with advanced project management skills and a team player, hands-on approach to cross-departmental coordination.

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