Chief Legal Officer

Aston Carter; Harrington (DE); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

Transit benefits

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a senior counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership and the Board. This role leads corporate governance efforts, negotiates complex contracts, and guides regulatory compliance across lending and other regulated activities.

You will manage litigation matters, advise on employment law, and partner with business leaders to mitigate legal and financial risk. This is an onsite contract-to-hire role based in Harrington, DE.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Significant experience in corporate law, financial services, lending, or regulated industries.
• Strong litigation management and contract negotiation background.
• Knowledge of consumer finance regulations and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience advising senior executives and board members.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership and the Board.
• Develop and execute legal strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Oversee regulatory compliance across lending, collections, and related activities.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage litigation matters and borrower disputes.
• Advise leadership on employment law matters and workplace compliance.
• Lead corporate governance efforts and support board initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and mitigate legal and financial risks.
• Provide oversight for legal, compliance, and collateral recovery functions.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and stay current on laws.

Skills

Legal leadership

Corporate counsel

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Contract negotiation

Executive advisory

Education

JD from accredited school

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and execute legal strategies that support organizational objectives and growth initiatives.
• Oversee regulatory compliance across lending, collections, commercial transactions, and related business activities.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage litigation matters, including borrower disputes, debt recovery actions, and commercial claims.
• Advise leadership on employment law matters and workplace compliance issues.
• Lead corporate governance efforts and support board-level initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and mitigate legal, operational, and financial risks.
• Provide oversight for legal, compliance, and collateral recovery functions.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and stay current on changes in applicable laws and regulations.
• Support commercial collections operations through legal expertise and risk-based decision making.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Significant experience in corporate law, financial services, lending, collections, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong background in litigation management and commercial contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of consumer finance regulations, debt collection laws, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience advising senior executives and board members.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with practical business solutions.

Preferred

• Experience supporting consumer lending, specialty finance, or commercial lending organizations.
• Familiarity with FDCPA compliance and debt recovery operations.
• Experience overseeing legal and compliance teams.
• Multi-state regulatory experience.
• Exposure to transportation, equipment finance, or asset recovery industries.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrington, DE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $96.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Harrington,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.