Legal Counsel

About This Opportunity

As a Legal Counsel, you will provide legal advice and support for Orion. The position will be a part of and support the efforts of Orion’s legal department. The position will report to Orion’s Senior Legal Counsel or office of Deputy General Counsel. The work involved will include contract review, negotiation, and drafting, and other general support of the legal department; counseling company personnel on business related legal issues; providing counsel on dispute resolution and contract interpretation matters; conducting legal research; providing project management and oversight on legal related initiatives; and other general corporate law activities such as entity formation and the drafting of organizational documents. Candidates with proven interest in federal and state securities laws and regulations, data privacy laws and regulations, contract review and management, software as a service, and in the financial services industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for Orion
• Provide legal counsel regarding new and existing financial tech product offerings
• Maintain IP related filings and records
• Provide legal advice on issues relating to federal and state securities and financial services laws and regulations and the preparation of regulatory filings on behalf of Orion
• Provide legal support for Orion’s corporate operations
• Support governance and compliance activities, including, but not limited to, implementing regulatory compliance changes and helping to ensure that material issues and breaches are tracked and resolved in accordance with Orion standards
• Work with outside litigation counsel, as determined by Orion’s Deputy General Counsel and/or General Counsel to handle regulatory inquiries, litigation and arbitration filings and responses

Requirements

Knowledge of federal and state securities and financial services laws, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of data privacy laws, rules, and regulations
Experience working in or for clients in the financial services industry

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Juris Doctorate (candidates for requisite degree will be considered)
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Nebraska or the ability to obtain requisite license
• Minimum of 1-3 years of legal experience

Skills

• Ability to develop and foster strong relationships with relevant internal and external parties
• Ability to manage, lead, inspire, direct, motivate, and develop a team of employees
• Ability to evaluate fact situations, identify legal issues, locate applicable legal authority and analyze current statutes, regulations and case law and recommend appropriate alternative courses of action and direction based on these
• Effective written, listening and verbal communication skills to proactively consult with employees and customers, understand issues and recommend solutions
• Accuracy and thoroughness
• Strong analytical problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and address competing priorities
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance
• Student loan repayment
• More

Pay

The pay listed in this posting indicates the estimated pay at the time of this posting; however, may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The salary range is $94,869.00 - $146,945.00.

Schedule

It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work as a Hybrid employee, with three (3) or more days each week required on-site at one of the listed office locations. Candidates should be located within a commutable distance to an office. Internal candidates currently aligned to an Orion office location may be given preference; however, internal candidates with varying work arrangements may be considered based on experience and business needs. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Location

Location: It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work as a Hybrid employee, with three (3) or more days each week required on-site at one of the listed office locations. Candidates should be located within a commutable distance to an office. Internal candidates currently aligned to an Orion office location may be given preference; however, internal candidates with varying work arrangements may be considered based on experience and business needs. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.