Hybrid Corporate Counsel

at Global Lending Services LLC

• Job title: Corporate Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Greenville, United States

About the role

• In-house counsel providing legal guidance on consumer financial regulatory matters for GLS. Advising on compliance with federal and state laws while supporting dynamic business operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the legal resource and offer counsel on all consumer financial regulatory matters impacting the company
• Document legal standards for use by business units and the Compliance department
• Assist in the legal review of all contracts with third party vendors
• Provide legal support to Compliance-related initiatives
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organization and develop solutions to complex legal questions
• Deliver counsel to various business units
• Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes
• Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School required
• Active member in good standing of a state bar
• Unimpeachable ethics and integrity, as well as demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment
• Experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player that can adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
• Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
• 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Business casual work environment