Assistant General Counsel

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive attorney with a background in finance, lending, or litigation related to the same to join our legal team. This role will have a specific emphasis on structuring and drafting financing contracts with customers, contracts in support of Company initiatives, and the review and support of the Company’s financing activities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts
• Lead the legal structuring and negotiation of terms for major accounts, specifically focusing on credit facilities, loan agreements, and negotiated financing arrangements with customers
• Analyze complex contract terms and conditions to identify legal, financial, and operational risks, providing clear summaries and mitigation strategies to business units and executive leadership
• Ensure all lending-related documentation complies with federal and state financial regulations, including consumer and commercial lending laws
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and "playbooks" to streamline the negotiation process for high-volume and high-value accounts
• Advise internal stakeholders (Sales, Underwriting, HR, Major Accounts, Equipment Finance and Operations) on legal rights, obligations, and the interpretation of existing contract terms
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initial request through execution and renewal, ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met
• Stay current on changes in relevant laws and regulations (e.g., data privacy, banking regulations, or industry-specific mandates) that may impact company agreements
• Assist with general advice, litigation, compliance initiatives, and other legal projects as assigned by the General Counsel
• Research and identify relevant local, state, and federal law applicable or potentially applicable to the company and provide advice regarding compliance on all areas of Company activity, including sales, marketing, product offerings, internal governance and other matters
• Absorb and mitigate issues identified by Compliance Management and Complaint Management Systems
• Assist with offensive and defensive litigation, as needed, including matters arising from company functions, financing agreements, bankruptcy proceedings initiated by individuals or small businesses, contract disputes, as well as other matters

Requirements

• JD with excellent academic and professional credentials
• Member in good standing of either the New York, Virginia, or California bar, or eligible for admission as a registered in-house counsel or upon waiver to New York or Virginia
• Independent, self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Flexible, with the ability to adjust to circumstances in a growing company and assist with projects on an as needed basis
• Ability to make decisions and provide advice in areas where the regulatory framework is evolving or unclear
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation and training skills
• 5 + years of experience with exposure and understanding of financial services, either through corporate, regulatory, insolvency or litigation
• Judicial clerkship a plus
• Exceptional drafting skills with the ability to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, actionable business terms
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with external counsel and major account representatives
• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Deep understanding of secured and unsecured lending, UCC filings, and debt recovery processes, including litigation
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide "solution-oriented" legal advice rather than just identifying obstacles

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of secured and unsecured lending, UCC filings, and debt recovery processes, including litigation
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide "solution-oriented" legal advice rather than just identifying obstacles

Skills

• Exceptional drafting skills with the ability to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, actionable business terms
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with external counsel and major account representatives
• Deep understanding of secured and unsecured lending, UCC filings, and debt recovery processes, including litigation
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide "solution-oriented" legal advice rather than just identifying obstacles

Benefits

Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes:

• Competitive base salary range of $121,700 - $195,300
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy or dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for reimbursement of expenses related to physical, mental and financial well-being
• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance
• Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees
• Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave
• Commuter Benefits: We offer pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work
• LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness
• Financial services such as LegalShield, Relaxation and stress management tools, and Plum Benefits Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events
• Managed through our LSA plan, Kapitus Academy
• Travel Reimbursement: We also offer travel reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity. To support your long-term financial goals, the company provides a 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary

Pay

Competitive base salary range of $121,700 - $195,300

Schedule

Full-time