Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts

How will you drive value within the organization as a Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts?

• Act as legal resource and offer counsel on all legal matters impacting the company
• Oversee legal review of all contracts with third party vendors, including but not limited to:
• Preparing, reviewing, revising, and negotiating relevant portions thereof
• Maintaining Legal Department records related to contracts
• Continually develop and improve policies and procedures around contracting processes, including developing standardized forms and clause libraries where appropriate
• Advise on regulatory, legal, and compliance issues related to all areas of consumer and auto financing, including licensing, contract origination, documentation requirements, fair lending, loan servicing, repossession, debt collection and information security
• Provide legal support related to the initiation and maintenance of new product lines
• Provide legal support to Compliance-related initiatives
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organization and develop solutions to complex legal questions
• Provide legal support to operational 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
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management

What should you already know to be successful as a Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts?

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School required
• Admitted to practice and active member in good standing of the bar
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a practicing attorney required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the financial industry preferred
• Unimpeachable ethics and integrity, as well as independent judgment
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws addressing all aspects of consumer and auto finance
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside counsel, executive and senior management, industry counterparts and business associates
• 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
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
• Exceptional 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

Employment Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• This position is full-time
• The position does require travel, up to 10%
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
• Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday
• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading