Associate General Counsel, Corporate

Mission Lane

7d•$178,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

Mission Lane is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal support to its Finance team and capital markets and securitization program. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and serves as legal lead on ABS transactions, debt and structured debt deals, and M&A transactions. The Associate General Counsel will work closely with Capital Markets and Finance executives and support the company’s financing activities and corporate needs. The role includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents, credit facilities, and third-party contracts; supporting IPO-readiness projects and SEC reporting processes; managing outside counsel; monitoring relevant legal and market developments; and assisting with corporate governance. The position is remote-capable, with periodic required travel for team gatherings and business needs. It may also help build SEC reporting and corporate compliance programs as the company prepares for a potential public offering.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
At least 5 years of relevant law firm experience, or 7 or more years of relevant in-house or combined legal experience.
Strong, hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex corporate agreements.
Demonstrated experience supporting SEC reporting obligations, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, and a strong working knowledge of current SEC rules and disclosure requirements.
Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to explain legal issues to non-lawyers.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute independently without day-to-day direction.
High standard of integrity, humility, and sound judgment.
Ability to work remotely and travel periodically as required for team gatherings and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Background in structured finance beyond ABS, such as warehouse lending facilities, whole loan sales, or forward flow arrangements.
Familiarity with consumer financial products and their associated regulations.
In-house experience at a late-stage private company, including exposure to investor relations or pre-IPO readiness work.

Responsibilities

Serve as legal lead on ABS transactions, debt and structured debt deals, and M&A transactions.
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, credit facilities, and third-party contracts with partner banks, service providers, and technology vendors.
Support IPO-readiness projects, including developing processes to meet current and future SEC reporting obligations.
Manage outside counsel on Capital Markets and Finance matters, seeking timely, high-quality, cost-effective advice.
Track legal and market developments that could affect the business and flag them early.
Support corporate governance work as needed, including preparation for board and committee meetings and corporate resolutions.