Sr Corporate Counsel

Happen Bank(formerly LendingClub)is built around a simple purpose: to clear the way to help people turn intention into action and action intofinancial progress. That means offering focused products a frictionless mobile-first experience and clear terms with no gotchas. Respect and fairness is part of our DNA and that ideal shapes how we work how we treat each other and how we invest in our employees and our community. Join us in using data bold thinking and a commitment to innovation to help clear the way for millions of Americans to achieve more.

• You will deliver strategic and tactical legal support for all aspects of our activities in the consumer finance industry primarily related to our unsecured lending products auto loan refinance and point-of-sale financing across all stages of our members experiences
• You will serve as a trusted advisor and partner to business teams including advising and partnering on the development of new products and services and changes to existing ones advising on consumer finance and other laws and regulations applicable to our business issues management and review of marketing and UX materials
• You will assist in monitoring and analyzing federal state and local regulatory developments concerning lending servicing and other activities that may impact our bank and engage with our business partners to ensure understanding of the same and operational readiness
• You will partner with our Compliance team to ensure comprehensive risk support including assisting in the investigation of and response to consumer complaints and the management of internal and external compliance reviews and testing
• You will collaborate with team members to identify issues and improve existing processes and procedures to ensure consistent interpretation and application of legal requirements across the bank
• You will drive and support other matters in support of the banks strategic objectives
• You will assist the Legal Department in support of any other assignments that may be delegated to you

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed in good standing in one or more states to practice law (not necessary to be licensed in the states where the bank has offices)
• You must have at least 3-5 years of combined law firm government and/or in-house legal department experience p and at least 1-2years of experience in consumer finance law and regulations with a preference for at least part of this time in-house at a bank credit union or fintech
• You must have demonstrated experience advising on some or all of the following laws and regulations: TILA/Regulation Z; ECOA/Regulation B; FCRA/Regulation V; BSA/AML; EFTA/Regulation E; TCPA TSR CAN-SPAM and/or state law analogues; FDCPA and/or state law analogues; UDAAP; and GLBA/Regulation P
• You adapt well to a rapidly changing business environment and thrive on innovation and change. You have an eagerness to learn new things and lean into new technology including Artificial Intellingence tools in the legal space
• You are comfortable in a legal support role that extends beyond delivery of advice to getting involved in the hands-on execution and implementation of legal advice with business partners
• You can manage multiple transactions or tasks take on new responsibilities and advise on novel issues
• You have the proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with internal partners and external customers with comfort interacting with and influencing You have a high level of integrity and are able to have candid conversations with business leaders in support of your position if needed

Work Location
San Francisco Lehi or New York

The above locations are eligible offices for this locations have been determined to foster in-person collaboration with this roles team or the related business lines. We utilize a hybrid work model and our teams are in-office Tuesdays Wednesdays and -person attendance is essential for this roles success and remote placement will not be Bank offers relocation based on actual job level.

Time Zone Requirements
Local hours (PT ET)

While the position will primarily work local hours Happen Bank is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary.

Travel Requirements
As needed travel to Happen Bank offices and/or other locations as needed.

Compensation
The target base salary range for this position is 00. The base salary of the role will be determined by job-related knowledge experience education skills and location. Base salary is just one part of Happen Banks Total Rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term awards (equity) and an annual bonus (which is based on company performance employee performance and eligible earnings).

Were creating new financial services solutions for our members based on fairness simplicity and heart and we treat our employees the same way. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision plans for employees and their families 401(k) match health and wellness programs flexible time off policies for salaried employees up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and more.

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