Finance - Financial Services Regulation Attorney in Washington, DC

In-House

Washington, DC

Finance - Financial Services Regulation Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Sr. Counsel - US Financial Services

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of existing commercial agreements and draft and negotiate new agreements with customers.
- Anticipate and protect the company against risk exposure.
- Advise stakeholders on the status of agreement negotiations and exhibit a willingness to learn.
- Manage and mentor one or more team members.
- Make impactful legal decisions and business recommendations for the company.
- Advise internal clients on legal and business issues and the implications of alternative positions to enable informed business decisions.
- Maintain primary responsibility for reviewing, negotiating, and drafting complex contracts and related documents.
- Provide advice to stakeholders regarding changes in the law, contracts, or other legal issues that may affect the company's strategic operations.
- Keep abreast of current legislative and regulatory developments impacting operations.
- Assist other attorneys on various matters, including those presenting potential for litigation.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of company-related business.
- Keep immediate supervisor informed of pertinent developments within areas of assigned responsibilities.
- Provide formal and informal training for internal clients.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Adhere to company policies, sound judgment, trustworthiness, communicate respectfully, and safeguard business operations and confidential information.
- Work safely and contribute to the company's reputation.
- This position involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually and in-person at an assigned office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.
- 5 years plus of experience as a practicing attorney (in-house or law firm) focused on consumer financial services.
- Preferred experience includes advising clients and negotiating master services, data, and technology licensing agreements in a regulated environment.
- A strong regulatory compliance background is also preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of FCRA, GLBA, privacy, technology, and intellectual property law are preferred, but not required.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to manage and handle a significant and diverse workflow effectively and timely.
- Ability to work independently while exhibiting sound judgment in seeking guidance and direction from senior attorneys and escalating issues.
- Ability to read, interpret, and advise business partners on complex documents, including laws, contracts, business documents, system documents, company policies, and procedures.
- Executive-level written and oral communication skills and advocacy experience.
- Ability to build and foster strong relationships with peers, staff, and management at all levels of the organization.

Salary Information:
The . base salary range for this position is $112, - $187,500 annually. The salary range reflects a reasonable estimate of compensation for this job. Actual compensation is based on individual factors such as education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, industry knowledge, scope, and responsibilities of the position, and market considerations. Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in the company's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

Benefits:
The company provides flexible benefits, including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage are available on select health and welfare plans.

The company is committed to being a place where diversity is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.