Associate Corporate Attorney
About Origence With 30 years at the forefront of fintech innovation we specialize in SaaS lending solutions that lead the industry Our core mission is customer centric focusing on empowering Credit Unions across the United States with the tools to offer accessible competitive lending services Were deeply committed to enhancing the financial ecosystem for a broad network of credit unions members and auto dealers We invest in our greatest assets our employees and foster a culture of innovation and ownership through freedom and responsibility We celebrate fiscal accountability operational rigor and efficiency to create a sustainably healthy and robust business for the long term The Associate Corporate Attorney has experience in indirect lending direct lending financial services privacy and FinTech matters in the Credit Union Service Organization and licensed lender space The Associated Corporate Attorney provides direct support for senior attorneys is an active partner to internal business clients in addition to providing timely and accurate advice drafts and negotiates complex and novel contracts with minimal supervision ensures compliance with regulatory standards and actively contributes to legal risk mitigation strategies What Youll Be Doing Draft review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts including but not limited to licensing agreements service agreements NDAs data protection agreements lender agreements partner and lead generator letters of understanding and other legal documents independently or at the direction of the senior attorneysProvide legal advice on regulatory compliance privacy and business issues affecting financial services licensed lender and SaaS operationsConduct legal research and analysis of statutes regulations and case law relevant to company operationsSupport litigation matters including strategy calendaring discovery briefings and outside counsel involvement as neededUpdate internal policies procedures and manuals Monitor and interpret changes in regulatory frameworks and industry best practices affecting the credit union and licensed lender industryMaintain organized legal files and report on and track key deadlinesThe Ideal Candidate Education Juris Doctor JD from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar Registration under Rule 946 Registered In House Counsel accepted but must be indicated on applicationExperience Juris Doctor JD from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar Registration under Rule 946 Registered In House Counsel accepted but must be indicated on application If admitted under Rule 946 please provide proof of successful bar passage applicable state diploma privilege will not be accepted as proof of successful bar passageMinimum 2 3 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm in house legal department or similar setting 3 years of prior experience as a non attorney in financial services will count toward the minimum years of experience Experience with financial services licensed lender or FinTech legal issues OR SaaStechnology company legal mattersSpecialized Skills Strong drafting negotiation and analytical skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management capabilitiesAbility to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlinesExperience advising on regulatory compliance eg consumer financial protection statutes data privacy software licensingExposure to commercial technology contracts or subscription servicesPrior exposure to litigation support or regulatory investigationsWhy you should apply Flexible Working EnvironmentPaid Time Off401k 8 matchCollege Tuition Benefits Tuition ReimbursementGood Benefits optionsCompany Culture Cultural and Holiday celebrations Theme days like Star Wars Day & Bring your Kids to Work Day Monthly Townhalls and Quarterly Company Meetings that ensure awareness inclusion and transparencyThe starting salary range for this full time position in Irvine CA is 111800 139800 per year This base pay will take into consideration internal equity candidates geographic region job related knowledge and experience among other factors Origence maintains a highly competitive compensation program Under company guidelines this position is eligible for an annual bonus to provide an incentive to achieve targeted goals Bonuses are awarded at companys discretion on an individual basis Origence is an equal opportunity employer All recruitment hiring training compensation benefits discipline and other terms and conditions of employment will be based upon an individuals qualifications regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin ancestry military service marital status pregnancy age protected medical condition genetic information disability or any other category protected by federal state or local law