Associate General Counsel - Regulatory New

at  January Technologies

At January, we’re transforming the lives of borrowers by bringing humanity to consumer finance. Our data-driven products empower financial institutions to streamline their collections, providing borrowers with straightforward and compassionate solutions to regain financial stability and control over their lives. We’re not just expanding access to credit. We’re restoring dignity and paving the way for millions to achieve financial freedom.
At January, we’re transforming the lives of consumers by bringing humanity to consumer finance. Our data-driven products empower financial institutions to streamline their collections, providing borrowers with straightforward and compassionate solutions to regain financial stability and control over their lives. We’re not just expanding access to credit. We’re restoring dignity and paving the way for millions to achieve financial freedom.
As our AGC - Regulatory, you won’t just navigate the complexities of the legal landscape. You’ll be a central partner in driving our business goals as we scale and continue to establish ourselves as the leading trusted partner for both creditors and consumers. You will play an instrumental role in our expansion into new product lines, partnering closely with our Product, Engineering, Ops, Compliance, and Sales teams.. You’re a generalist who’s comfortable quickly becoming an expert in a heavily regulated industry, working across teams, and context shifting in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to our Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, you will help shape January’s legal culture and how we integrate creative, forward-thinking legal solutions in our business decisions and growth strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-8 years of experience in a legal role in a high-growth startup environment; experience in a regulated industry preferred.
• Strong experience working closely with product and engineering teams, providing critical legal insights that shape product strategy and development
• Comfort acting in a generalist capacity and managing a variety of legal areas, including product counseling, commercial contract review, and litigation management
• Demonstrated ability to align legal expertise with commercial objectives, and adept in legal aspects of product innovation and market expansion
• Demonstrated ability to navigate effectively in the ambiguous and rapidly changing environment of a growing startup
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• A proactive, hands-on approach, ready to engage directly with various aspects of our business
  Our compensation range for the General Counsel role $185,000-$240,000. We determine the final package by considering experience, applicable education and training, and relevant skills derived throughout our interview process. This role also includes a competitive equity package, giving you a chance to feel true ownership of your work. January believes in doing its part to help close the wage gap that continues to plague much of the US workforce. We offer transparent and equitable compensation packages to all existing and future January team members.

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