Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Product, Regulatory & Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement strategic initiatives for Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation, and Enforcement functions.

• Offer strategic guidance and leadership through senior legal executives.

• Advise senior management, executive leaders, board members, and regulators on matters related to products, litigation, and regulations.

• Collaborate with Product, Technology, Engineering, Banking, and other cross-functional leaders on product development, innovation, bank-related projects, and consumer financial regulatory issues.

• Oversee the legal strategy and responses to regulatory inquiries, bank partner examinations, and enforcement actions.

• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, and Compliance to foresee and address regulatory risks.

• Create solutions for intricate, company-wide challenges and foster consensus for long-term initiatives.

• Manage functional-level financial results and budgets, including expenditures for outside counsel and litigation.

• Report directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer.

• Lead teams in Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement across both US and international jurisdictions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

• Active state bar member in good standing.

• 20 years of legal experience.

• Background in law firms and government (CFPB or FTC) or in-house positions supporting consumer finance, payments, litigation, and enforcement issues at a fintech or technology organization.

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state consumer protection lending laws, financial technology, payments, and litigation.

• Strong strategic thinking and thought leadership abilities.

• Proficiency in building consensus among cross-functional leadership and driving organizational growth.

• Experience engaging with executive leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.

• Capability to manage change, develop risk mitigation strategies, and convert long-term plans into immediate priorities.

• Proven experience in scaling teams.

• Eagerness and capability to manage, develop, and mentor senior attorneys and paraprofessionals.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity rewards.

• Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology expenses.

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Generous holiday calendar.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted Affirm stock.

• Remote-first work flexibility.

• In-person onboarding experience.

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.