Director, Assistant General Counsel

Greenville, South CarolinaLegal /Full-Time /HybridWhy GLS?Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs. People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar. Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!o Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on roleo Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disabilityo 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vestingo Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal lifeo Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annuallyo Tuition Reimbursement o Parental Leave o Business casual work environmentWhat does it mean to be a Director, Assistant General Counsel at GLS?The Director, Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing support to the company’s General Counsel in a variety of legal and compliance related activities. This position will provide legal counsel on contract, litigation, and regulatory matters as well as advise on the legal impact of compliance risks. This position will serve as a legal subject matter expert in the area of consumer and automotive finance regulation, and work closely with the company’s business units in a cross-functional capacity to minimize risk, ensure best practices, and support business growth.How will you drive value within the organization as a Director, Assistant General Counsel?Provide comprehensive legal advice to the business on a wide range of issues, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk managementDraft, review, and negotiate various contracts and agreements to ensure they align with the company's interests and comply with relevant laws; Manage and oversee legal review of all contracts with third party vendors; maintain records related to contracts; implement staffing and procedural strategies to streamline efficiency of contract reviewsManage the company’s Regulatory Change Management (“RCM”) function by developing and managing processes to monitor updates to all applicable required statutes, rules, and regulations; identify potential legal risks, advise on mitigation strategies, and provide oversight of implementation process; manage, support, track, and report on operational changes and controls implemented by Compliance to ensure enterprise-wide alignment and visibility to responses to regulatory changesOversee the management of all litigation, working with external counsel as needed, to provide litigation strategies and review all pleadings, settlement agreements, and invoicesDevelop and implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory complianceExercise management authority concerning budgeting, staffing, performance evaluations, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminationsSet departmental goals and develop and maintain a daily employee work schedule that effectively meets the needs of the businessBuild collaborative relationships with stakeholders such as executive leadership, compliance, operational leaders, and external parties to provide legal guidance to help support business decisionsManage the company’s corporate insurance policy renewals, including negotiation and compliance with relevant timelinesCoordinate employee training initiatives related to consumer protection regulations in support of the enterprise Compliance Management System; conduct training sessions for employees on legal and compliance matters to promote adherence to company policiesPerform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by managementWhat should you already know to be successful as a Director, Assistant General Counsel?Minimum of bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor requiredMinimum five (5) years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department requiredMust be licensed to practice law and in active, good standing in any state within the United StatesIntrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectivenessExcellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the businessStrong verbal and written communication skillsTeam player that can adapt in a fast paced and changing environmentProficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as requiredCommitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competenciesFoster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of managementEmployment Requirements:This position is full-timeWhile performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workdayConstantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment Talk and hear to exchange accurate informationHave close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading2023 California Applicant Privacy NoticeGLS participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employeesPlease visit for information about our great company and other amazing opportunitiesApplicants have rights under Federal Employment LawsFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)As part of our hiring process, we may use automated tools or artificial intelligence technologies to assist in evaluating applications, assessing qualifications, and supporting hiring decisions. All employment decisions are ultimately reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.