Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Product, Regulatory & Litigation

Overview

The organization is seeking a senior legal leader to partner with the business to drive innovation and support the scaling of consumer financial products while managing complex regulatory, litigation, and enforcement risks globally. This role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer (CLO/CCO) and leads across the US and international jurisdictions, including Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for Product, Regulatory, Innovation, Licensing, Litigation & Enforcement functions in alignment with broader company strategies, ensuring alignment of global strategy and organizational growth.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership through senior legal leaders to ensure alignment of priorities, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Counsel senior management, executive leaders, board members, and regulators as a trusted advisor on product, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with Product, Technology, Engineering, Bank, and other cross-functional leaders to provide strategic legal guidance on product development, innovation, bank-related initiatives, and complex federal, state, and international consumer financial regulatory matters.
• Oversee legal strategy and responses related to federal and state regulatory inquiries, bank partner examinations, and enforcement actions, partnering closely with Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, and Compliance to anticipate and mitigate material regulatory risks.
• Develop solutions with cross-functional leaders to address complex, company-wide problems and build consensus to drive long-term business initiatives.
• Manage functional-level financial results and budgets, including judicious management of outside counsel and litigation spend.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and a state bar member in good standing.
• 20 years of legal experience, including law firm and government (CFPB or FTC) or in-house experience supporting consumer financial, payments, litigation, and enforcement matters at a fintech or technology company.
• Expert knowledge of core functions, including federal and state consumer protection lending laws, financial technology, payments, and litigation.
• Strong thought leadership and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to build cross-functional leadership consensus and implement organizational growth.
• Experience interacting with executive leaders, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, develop risk mitigation plans, and translate long-term strategies into near-term focus (2-4 years).
• Experience scaling teams and a desire to manage, develop, and mentor other senior attorneys and paraprofessionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay Grade - X
• Equity Grade - USA 24
• Employees new to the organization typically come in at the start of the pay range.
• USA base pay range per year: $370,000 - $415,000

The total compensation package may include:

• Equity rewards
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
• Benefits including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) that lets employees buy company stock at a discount

Location

• Remote-first with flexibility built in. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment.
• Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work.
• All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Notes:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: the organization considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.