Corporate Counsel

Foundation Finance Company, LLC • Rothschild, WI

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About The Position

The Corporate Counsel is an integral part of the Legal team, providing legal support to the Operations, Compliance, and Business Development teams. The role covers contract drafting and administration, litigation support, policy and procedure review, and legal research and analysis. The Corporate Counsel helps the Company achieve business outcomes while minimizing legal and compliance risk. Quarterly travel is required.

The position is with Foundation Finance Company, a fast-growing consumer finance company that works with home improvement contractors across the United States to provide flexible, customer-focused financing options. Remote employees must reside in one of the states listed in the Remote Work Disclaimer.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction and ability to register as in-house counsel in Wisconsin.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Ability to come to work promptly and regularly, take direction, work well with others, work under deadline stress, concentrate and perform accurately, and respond productively to change.

Nice To Haves

• In-house legal department experience.
• Experience in the consumer finance industry.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS agreements, and operational and vendor agreements.
• Assist the Vendor Management team and senior management with contract interpretation and maintenance.
• Perform legal analysis and provide advice on consumer-related matters, including UCC filings, consumer bankruptcy actions, and probate matters.
• Provide litigation support, including managing subpoena responses and legal holds and monitoring collections-related litigation.
• Assist with responses to consumer complaints, examination requests, and licensing matters as needed.
• Review and revise policies and procedures and evaluate business activity for compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Compliance team, outside counsel, and third-party service providers to address and resolve project-specific issues.
• Work with business lines to identify and achieve desired business outcomes while minimizing legal risk and maintaining strong organizational relationships.
• Support the Company’s General Counsel on corporate legal matters.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Benefits

• Day-one health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending options such as HSA or FSA accounts.
• 401(k) with company match, with enrollment available on day one.
• Paid time off, sick time, and volunteer time off.
• Paid parental leave options.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Wellbeing on Demand Program.
• Flexible work environment with casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree