Financial Services Partner

Summary

Join Outside GC, a leading virtual law firm, and become a crucial part of our team. We offer flexibility to work full-time or part-time remotely. You will provide high-quality legal services to our diverse clientele. Collaborate with experienced colleagues and benefit from the support of our exceptional team. Outside GC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a supportive and empowering work environment.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 10+ years of corporate legal practice, including experience as an in-house attorney, serving as a General Counsel and/or in another senior in-house legal role and 3+ years of law firm training
• Specialized Expertise: Deep experience advising FinTech companies and other financial services firms on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, with a focus on enabling innovation and managing risk
• Demonstrated legal expertise in the following areas: Counseling on federal and state banking and financial services laws as they apply to digital banking, deposits, lending, and payments products
• Advising on licensing, registration, and compliance obligations for FinTech firms, including money transmitter licenses, lending licenses, and other state-specific frameworks
• Counseling on anti-money laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and OFAC compliance in the context of technology-enabled financial services
• Advising on data privacy and cybersecurity obligations under GLBA, state privacy laws, and other emerging data security frameworks
• Counseling on payment systems, electronic funds transfer regulations, and card program compliance (e.g., Reg E, FedNow, NACHA rules)
• Counseling on both consumer & commercial deposit systems, products, and regulatory compliance (e.g. Reg D, Reg DD, Reg CC)
• Advising on digital assets, blockchain solutions, and the emerging federal and state regulatory landscape for these technologies
• Representing FinTech and financial services firms in regulatory investigations, examinations, and enforcement matters
• Supporting clients in M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions involving FinTech and technology-driven financial services businesses
• Advising on marketing and advertising compliance, including fair lending, UDAAP, and consumer & commercial protection considerations
• Collaborating with in-house legal, compliance, and technology teams to develop policies, design innovative products, and strengthen internal controls
• Substantive legal experience as a broad corporate generalist
• Demonstrated success as a practical, business-focused, and responsive legal partner
• J.D. from a nationally accredited law school
• State bar membership in state where reside/practice

Benefits

Flexibility to work full-time, part-time, and during preferred times as part of a fully remote team