SVP, Senior Counsel - Operations

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

SVP, Senior Counsel - Operations
The candidate will be the lead attorney for the company's Credit and Operations functions, offering counsel in areas of consumer finance operations, including credit, operations, and debt collection. Provide and manage day-to-day counseling relating to credit and underwriting, complaints/disputes, customer service, collections, and other operational matters. Serve as strategic legal advisor relating to areas of responsibility, working with the business to develop innovative and compliant solutions for a continually evolving industry. Support business in connection with internal governance processes (., committee participation), regulatory requests, and other matters pertaining to areas of responsibility. Establish self among many internal constituents across diverse functions as a trusted business advisor whose advice, counsel, and judgment can be relied upon. Collaborate with corporate functions, including Credit, Technology and Operations, and Risk to identify and manage risk. Anticipate issues and evaluate risks strategically by, among other things, identifying proactive solutions to address risk while assisting the business meet its legitimate objectives. Provide thought leadership, strategic consultation, and innovative solutions regarding challenges and opportunities to influence and shape key business decisions. Maintain strong understanding of current regulations and regulatory trends and provide relevant, actionable advice and guidance when needed. Partner with, and effectively manage, outside counsel when appropriate. Lead and deliver other projects as required and perform other duties as needed.

Annual Incentive Plan, Annual Equity, market-adjusted salaries, diverse and inclusive culture, 8 Diversity Networks+, career support, accommodation

Legal counseling, strategic advising, risk management, thought leadership, communication, judgment, writing, collaboration, networking, public speaking, change management, workload management, entrepreneurial mindset, unpopular opinions, diversity and inclusion, career support, accommodation

JD from an accredited law school

Job ID: E2400843

Qualification and Experience The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to a State Bar. Must have 7+ years of experience counseling consumer financial services companies on consumer-facing issues. Strong background in Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and similar state laws, Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B), Electronic Funds Transfer Act (Regulation E), and other related laws, regulations, and industry standards is preferred. Significant experience advising on matters relating to credit cards, installment loans, and other consumer lending products is desired. Prior law firm experience is an asset. Prior in-house experience with a large consumer financial services company is ideal.

Legal