Deputy General Counsel

Mission Lane is combining the power of data, technology, and exceptional service to pave a clear way forward for millions of people on the path to financial success. By attracting top talent and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we’re enabling people to unlock real financial progress. Sound like a mission you can get behind?

We’re looking for a strategic leader, trusted advisor, and collaborative problem-solver to join our Legal team as Deputy General Counsel.

The Impact You’ll Make

You’ll drive forward our mission of empowering people to unlock financial progress by providing the critical legal guidance and hands-on leadership needed to support our substantial business growth. You’ll implement an observable, efficient legal review process that supports our rapid innovation while meeting all necessary regulatory and risk requirements. 

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of a successful, late-stage FinTech company’s expansion, significantly shaping its future operational and legal structure.

As Deputy General Counsel you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of high-performing in-house attorneys, ensuring they are empowered to provide clear, actionable, and straight-forward legal advice to the business.
• Serve as a senior legal advisor to executive leaders and the business on a broad range of complex regulatory, corporate, and operational matters relevant to a growing financial services and credit card company.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to implement efficient legal review processes that introduce the appropriate structure and discipline needed for a scaling, regulated financial institution while preserving our ability to move quickly.
• Provide expert counsel on compliance matters partnering with our Compliance team including with federal regulatory practices and core consumer finance laws (e.g., FCRA, TILA/Reg Z, ECOA/Reg B, UDAAP, BSA/AML, TCPA, FDCPA, and relevant state laws).
• Advise as needed on general corporate legal matters (e.g., entity governance, vendor contracts, intellectual property) as the business scales and enters new strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel, Risk and Compliance partners to ensure seamless and effective alignment across risk, compliance, and legal functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal practice experience, with a substantial focus on consumer financial services regulatory law within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• 5+ years of direct experience advising on federal and state financial regulatory practices (e.g., those governing banks, credit card issuers, or large non-bank financial institutions).
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, or directly supervising a team of 2 or more attorneys.
• Demonstrated experience in general corporate matters relevant to financial services and technology businesses.
• Deep regulatory knowledge of federal and state consumer financial laws, including: FCRA/Reg V, TILA/Reg Z, ECOA/Reg B, UDAAP, and BSA/AML.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current license and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Available to travel to as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior legal leadership experience within a FinTech, high-growth company, or an environment known for fast-paced adaptation and innovation.
• Experience in a company undergoing a significant regulatory or structural transformation (e.g., scaling governance structures, adapting to heightened regulatory oversight).
• Experience managing a state licensing program (e.g., through the NMLS system).
• Experience working on industry issues with trade associations

Compensation:

Annual full-time base salary range: $235,000 - $250,000 

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program and equity are dependent on role.  Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Mission Lane also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, a monthly wellness stipend, health/ dental/ vision insurance options, disability coverage, paid parental leave, flexible spending account (for childcare and healthcare), life insurance, and a remote-friendly work environment.

 

About Mission Lane:

Founded in December 2018, Mission Lane is a purpose-driven fintech company based in the U.S., with headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. 

It all started with a realization:  nearly fifty percent of the adult population in the U.