Flex is hiring a
Product Counsel

Summary

Join our growing in-house product counsel team as a Product Counsel and be a key member of Flex's Legal & Compliance team, advising on legal and regulatory issues related to consumer finance, data privacy, payments, and other relevant areas.

Requirements

• 3 - 5+ years of combined experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a focus on consumer protection and data privacy matters
• Experience providing product counseling for technology companies, digital lending, wallets or payments systems, alternative payments, BNPL, or other similar consumer financial services
• Understanding of federal and state laws related to consumer privacy and data use is preferred
• Literacy with the regulatory landscape for consumer credit products and services, including TILA/Reg. Z, UDAAP, ECOA/Reg. B, FCRA/Reg. V, EFTA/Reg. E, and similarly applicable state laws
• Experience working with US financial services regulators (state or federal)
• JD from a top law school and member in good standing of a US state bar

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive first-line legal support for initiatives related to Flex’s consumer credit products and services, advising on legal and regulatory issues relating to consumer finance, data privacy, payments, and other relevant areas
• Work cross-functionally to coordinate legal advice and drive optimal outcomes for the business
• Serve as a legal thought partner to product, design, and data teams, ensuring that consumer protection, licensing requirements, and privacy considerations are integrated into new initiatives from the outset
• Draft and negotiate program agreements and terms to support strategic partnerships with fintech partners and third-party providers
• Guide the business by navigating the regulatory landscape for Flex’s consumer credit products. Provide legal advice on product design and strategy and proactively identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Be an advisor in the company and a critical part of a hyper-growth startup with a proven business line. As we grow and succeed, you will help scale the development of our legal department and the entire company

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) + company stock options
• Unlimited paid time off with a PTO minimum + 13 company paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Flex Cares Program: Non-profit company match + pet adoption coverage
• Free Flex subscription