NEW: Chicago General Counsel - Corporate/Fintech Attorney (15+ yrs)

About the Position:

Our client, an innovative Chicago-based financial technology company, is actively seeking an attorney with 15+ years of combined in-house and large law firm experience to join its legal team as General Counsel. The ideal candidate has in-house experience within a fintech, financial services, or other highly regulated technology company, with General Counsel experience preferred. The attorney in this leadership role will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic counsel, partnering closely with executives, shaping business strategy, and leading a high-performing team across a broad portfolio of legal and regulatory issues.

Local/Chicago-based candidates strongly preferred (no relocates, please!)

Highlights:

· Opportunity to join a collegial legal team of a tech-forward and mission-driven company

· Lead company’s legal function and serve as a key member of the senior leadership team

· Competitive compensation package

· Hybrid work schedule

Responsibilities:

· Serve as a deeply embedded business leader, expected to develop a thorough understanding of the company's strategy, products, operations and risk environment in order to provide practical and proactive legal guidance

· Provide legal support across a broad set of areas, including consumer financial regulation, product development, strategic partnerships, litigation, employment, M&A and corporate governance

· Manage and mentor legal team

· Manage outside counsel relationships effectively

· Operate comfortably in a highly regulated environment and support strategic regulatory initiatives

· Build strong cross-functional partnerships with leaders across the organization

Required Qualifications:

· 15+ years of legal experience, including in-house and large law firm experience

· Experience in fintech, financial services, or high-growth technology (particularly in complex regulatory environments) required

· Experience with laws and regulations applicable to consumer financial products, including TILA/Regulation Z, ECOA/Regulation B, FCRA, FDCPA, SCRA, EFTA, UDAAP, GLBA is highly preferred

· Experience in public company governance and compliance preferred

· Proven experience managing and developing legal teams

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days per week in-office)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 (plus significant short-term and long-term incentive targets).

About Us:

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