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General Counsel Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Above Lending
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Above Lending is a next-generation financial services company. We provide simple and transparent products aimed at helping our clients achieve their personal finance goals. With competitive rates and personalized support, our mission is to simplify the lending process and help borrowers attain financial well-being. We are committed to making credit more affordable and accessible.
About the Role:
The General Counsel will report directly into executive management and will provide hands-on legal advice across the organization. The General Counsel will assist in protecting the company’s legal interests by providing legal guidance on business matters, contracts, litigation, licensing, and corporate governance. We are seeking an individual with significant legal expertise in the consumer lending space and a solid understanding of corporate contracts and litigation.
The ideal candidate demonstrates both sound legal judgment and commercial understanding, and will support strategic business decisions in a fast-pacedstart-up environment.
What You’ll Do
Manage all legal aspects of strategic projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and alignment with business goals
Negotiate contracts, oversee governance, and support litigation
Monitor, escalate, and mitigate risks, working closely with Compliance
What We Look For
Juris Doctor degree and member, in good standing, of at least one U.S. state bar
4-8 years experience within the consumer lending space, either in the relevant practice of a law firm or in-house at a consumer lender, with a strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations
Sound judgment in providing legal advice that supports a company’s objectives
Strong communication and organization skills
Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic startup environment and contributing to the growth and success of the company
What We Offer
Considerable employer contributions for health, dental and vision programs
Unlimited personal time-off
401(K) match with immediate 100% vesting
Join our dynamic team and contribute to Above Lending’s success as we continue to provide innovative lending solutions to our customers.
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Title: General Counsel
Company: Above Lending
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Business Law, Financial Law, Lawyer)
