Associate General Counsel, Corporate

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.

About the role

We're looking for an Associate General Counsel to own legal support for the Finance team and our capital markets and securitization program, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel. Behind every Mission Lane credit line is capital, and behind that capital is legal work that has to hold up: equity investments, ABS transactions and SEC filings. The Associate General Counsel in this role keeps that footing solid, so Capital Markets and Finance can keep unlocking the capital that moves more people further down their path to financial progress.

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 building out processes to meet current and future SEC reporting obligations
• Manage outside counsel on Capital Markets and Finance matters to ensure timely, high-quality advice on a cost-effective basis
• Track legal and market developments that could affect the business and flag them early
• Support corporate governance work as needed, including board and committee meeting prep and corporate resolutions

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in structured finance beyond ABS: warehouse lending facilities, whole loan sales or forward flow arrangements
• Familiarity with consumer financial products and the regulations that come with them
• In-house experience at a late-stage private company, including exposure to investor relations or pre-IPO readiness work

Skills

• Experienced at drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex corporate financing agreements, whether at a law firm or in-house
• Real, recent experience with SEC reporting and disclosure
• Curious, interested in being challenged with new legal and business projects, and want to be part of a growing team and company
• Humble and thoughtful, operating without needing much direction
• Prefer to bring proposed solutions to problems rather than questions, spotting fundamental issues proactively
• Interested in building something new, including helping shape SEC reporting and corporate compliance programs if Mission Lane goes public
• Comfortable partnering with Capital Markets and Finance executives in high-stakes discussions where legal considerations are important but not the sole focus

Pay

Annual full-time starting base salary range: $178,000 - $225,000. This role is eligible for additional compensation in the forms of participation in our annual incentive and equity programs. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan, including paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending account (for childcare and healthcare)
• Life insurance
• Remote-first 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. We offer credit cards under the Mission Lane brand name, with better, clearer terms, and a more refined customer experience than the alternatives available to people working hard to improve their credit. To date, over four million consumers have chosen Mission Lane, earning high customer ratings on Credit Karma for its market segment and industry-leading Net Promoter scores. Mission Lane has cumulatively raised over $600 million of equity from leading investors, including Invus Opportunities, QED Investors, LL Funds, funds affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, and other leading investors.