Assistant General Counsel

Branch

72d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We’re looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role is designed for a mid-level attorney who thrives on variety, tackling everything from commercial contracts and financial regulatory questions to product development and regulatory compliance issues. You’ll be a trusted advisor across the business and will have the chance to work on a wide range of legal issues in a fast-moving fintech environment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in at least one state bar
• 4-7 years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house practice
• Broad-based legal experience; ability to spot issues across commercial contracts, corporate, employment, and regulatory domains
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or another highly regulated industry strongly preferred
• Strong judgment and business sense; ability to balance legal risk with business priorities
• Excellent communication skills, with a practical, solution-oriented approach
• Comfort working independently in a dynamic, high-growth environment while collaborating across functions

Responsibilities

• Serve as a versatile legal advisor across Branch’s business units, balancing commercial, product, compliance, and corporate needs
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements (customer, vendor, partnership, marketing, and technology)
• Provide practical guidance on financial technology law matters, privacy, IP, and corporate governance as they arise
• Support product teams on development and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with wage & hour, payments, and consumer financial protection laws
• Partner with Compliance and Risk teams to operationalize regulatory requirements and advise on policy updates
• Assist with corporate governance, including board materials, and corporate filings
• Develop templates, playbooks, and scalable processes to improve efficiency and consistency across the Legal team
• Collaborate directly with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and risk management

Benefits

• Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Stock options
• Free Premium-Tier Origin Financial Wellness subscription
• Monthly home-office stipend
• 401k (TransAmerica)
• 12-weeks paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off + sick and safe time
• 11 paid company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees