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Legal Counsel Jobs in Dallas, TX at Aventus Group
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Aventus Group
Location: Dallas, TX
Join Aventus Group and build a fintech startup for the U.S. market!
Aventus Group is an international fintech company operating in 25+ countries across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. We are now launching our next growth chapter which is entering the U.S. market.
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to lead and build our U.S. legal and compliance function from the ground up. You will report directly to the CEO and act as a strategic partner across the business.
What you’ll do:
– Lead legal risk management and build scalable compliance frameworks for U.S. lending operations;
– Oversee all legal and compliance functions of a Texas-based Credit Access Business (CAB) structure;
– Ensure full compliance with Texas Finance Code (Chapter 393) and applicable federal consumer finance laws (TILA, ECOA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP);
– Structure and maintain compliant relationships between the CAB and third-party lenders;
– Draft and negotiate key commercial agreements, including debt facilities and vendor contracts;
– Oversee consumer-facing documentation (loan agreements, disclosures, fee structures);
– Manage litigation, regulatory audits, inquiries, and relationships with regulators;
– Advise senior management on legal risks, business structure, and market expansion strategy;
– Support the launch, scaling, and multi-state expansion of personal installment loan products;
– Coordinate and manage external counsel.
Major requirements:
– Experience with CAB (Credit Access Business) models is a must-have;
– Law degree and eligibility to practice in the U.S.;
– 5+ years of legal experience in consumer lending or financial services;
– Strong background in personal installment lending (short-term lending experience is a plus);
– Deep knowledge of U.S. state lending regulations and federal consumer finance laws;
– Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment – hands-on, adaptable, and proactive.
Why Join Us?
– Build from zero: a rare opportunity to create and shape the U.S. legal function from scratch;
– Global backing: startup agility with the support of a well-established international group;
– High impact: direct influence on strategy, product, and market entry;
– Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities.
