Corporate Counsel

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Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company that offers a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future. Since 1997, Purpose Financial has been a pioneer in the consumer credit and financial services market offering money solutions in over 800 storefronts locations and online lending.

Providing services in over 23 states, Purpose Financial employs over 2,500 team members.

At Purpose Financial we are always on the lookout for motivated individuals who share in our values of mutual respect to join our team of outstanding professionals.

We offer:

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Business Casual Environment
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks

We’re seeking a Corporate Counsel with experience in providing legal and regulatory advice and counsel regarding a variety of matters including but not limited to: (1)
consumer financial services laws (2)
building new and/or enhanced consumer financial products and services
, (3)
contract work, and (4) interaction and/or communication with regulators
. This is an opportunity to shape and support a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization operating at the intersection of consumer finance and technology
.

The ideal candidate combines law firm precision within-house practicality. A professional who works quickly and thoughtfully, thrives in ambiguity, and brings both intellectual curiosityandkindness to every interaction.

Support

• Provide guidance to the Company on how to comply with applicable state and federal laws and minimize risk, particularly those relating to consumer lending
  , credit reporting
  , credit underwriting
  , collection of consumer lending accounts, customer privacy
  , and protection of consumer rights
  .
• Draft, revise, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts
  , including SaaS, licensing, data sharing, and vendor agreements.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance team and business partners to mitigate third-party risks through vendor management and internal risk controls
  .
• Support the business on consumer finance and fintech
  -related regulatory and operational matters including providing content review for multichannel advertising and marketing related to consumer financial services.
• Provide business-minded,
  solutions-oriented guidance on deal structure, compliance, and strategy.
• Build scalable consumer finance products
  , such as earned wage access
  , as well as legal processes and templates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Stay current on developments in consumer finance, bank partnership, data privacy, artificial intelligence, fintech regulation, and technology transactions.
• Assist with intellectual property matters as needed.

Drive

• Draft legal letters, memos, and summaries.
• Facilitate timely and effective resolution of legal issues.

Maintain

• Embody the core values of Purpose Financial.
• Embrace technological advancement including the intelligent and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence tools.
• Ensure the Company legal library is easy to access with relevant materials.

Accountability: Understand, adhere to, and enforce all corporate policies.

J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably South Carolina.

• 5+ years of legal experience in banking
  , fintech, and/or…