Associate General Counsel

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate General Counsel based in the United States.

The Associate General Counsel will serve as a key legal partner supporting a growing consumer finance business focused on innovative homeowner solutions.
This role will own the legal framework across the full customer origination lifecycle, from marketing and applications through closing and servicing.
The position requires a practical, business-oriented attorney who can navigate complex regulatory environments while enabling growth.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, the successful candidate will provide strategic guidance, manage risk, and build scalable legal processes.
This is a high-visibility opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys combining regulatory expertise with hands-on operational impact.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where thoughtful legal advice directly shapes products, processes, and customer experiences.

Accountabilities:

The Associate General Counsel will oversee legal strategy and compliance for consumer finance operations, providing proactive guidance that supports business growth while managing regulatory and operational risks.

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for the complete homeowner origination lifecycle, including marketing, applications, underwriting support, closing, document recording, and servicing.
• Provide guidance on federal and state regulations impacting consumer finance and home equity investment products.
• Manage consumer finance compliance matters, including UDAAP, fair lending requirements, and other consumer protection obligations.
• Review and approve product materials, marketing campaigns, and customer-facing communications to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage vendor, title, escrow, and transaction-support agreements.
• Advise on privacy and data security matters, including compliance considerations related to consumer financial information.
• Oversee litigation, consumer complaints, and disputes while coordinating with external legal partners when needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting residential real estate finance and recommend updates to policies, documentation, and operational processes.
• Partner with origination, marketing, product, and operations teams to provide practical legal solutions that support business objectives.
• Build scalable legal processes and infrastructure to support continued growth.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced legal professional with strong expertise in consumer finance, regulatory compliance, and business-focused legal counseling.

• 7+ years of legal experience, ideally combining law firm, regulatory, and/or in-house experience within consumer finance, lending, or related industries.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required, with active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Strong understanding of consumer finance products, residential mortgage-related products, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of consumer protection requirements, including UDAAP and fair lending principles.
• Experience advising on privacy and data security compliance, including GLBA and CCPA, preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating vendor, title, escrow, or other operational agreements.
• Experience managing litigation, consumer complaints, or regulatory disputes preferred.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in an early-stage or high-growth company environment.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a collaborative mindset with a willingness to support evolving business needs.
• Strong team orientation with a commitment to inclusive collaboration and partnership.

Benefits:

• Competitive on-target earnings range of approximately $240,000-$300,000 USD, including base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Compensation determined based on skills, experience, education, and relevant qualifications.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and families starting on the first day.
• Flexible paid time off policy to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
• Paid parental leave benefits.
• Access to modern technology tools and resources to support effective remote work.
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend.
• Access to flexible workspace options.
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture focused on transparency, innovation, and employee growth.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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