Compliance Counsel

Finastra; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and life insurance

Paid time off for volunteering

Career development courses

Job summary

Finastra is seeking a qualified attorney for their Product Legal team in Atlanta, GA. This role involves monitoring regulatory changes and translating them into actionable guidance for product managers and engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (JD) and a strong background in financial services law. The position offers a hybrid work environment with various benefits including unlimited vacation, wellness support, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and an active bar admission.
• Proven legal experience in U.S. federal and state statutes and regulations.
• Experience in banking, lending, or fintech is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor U.S. legal and regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel regarding product compliance.
• Translate regulatory changes into clear guidance for product teams.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Lexis

Job description

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

What will you contribute?

You will join Finastra’s Product Legal team—an internal group of attorneys and compliance professionals responsible for anticipating, interpreting, and operationalizing regulatory change across Finastra software products. The team monitors evolving legal and regulatory requirements, translates those requirements into clear product guidance, and partners with product, engineering, and leadership teams to embed compliance into product design and delivery.

In this role, you will help make legal complexity actionable and understandable for internal stakeholders and, ultimately, for Finastra’s financial institution customers. Your work will directly influence how compliant functionality is delivered to market, supporting product managers, engineers, and leadership primarily within Finastra’s Lending Business Unit, and across the organization as needed.

You will report to the Senior Director of Product Legal and will work at the intersection of regulatory compliance, product functionality, and risk management. This position is well suited for an attorney who is highly interested in applying regulatory analysis in a product development environment.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Proactively monitoring U.S. Federal and state legal and regulatory developments and identifying potential impacts on Finastra software products.
• Engaging and coordinating with outside legal counsel in numerous U.S. states regarding state and federal laws, regulations and cases relevant to product compliance.
• Translating regulatory and legal changes into clear, actionable guidance for product managers and product leadership.
• Assessing the compliance‑related legal risk associated with product enhancements and defects, and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders including product management, engineering, release management and others throughout the software change management lifecycle to support ongoing product compliance.
• Authoring and collaborating on legal and product requirements to drive compliance into Finastra software products.
• Reviewing and authoring customer‑facing information regarding various regulatory compliance and product function issues.
• Creating and delivering clear, effective internal and external presentations on legal and regulatory issues impacting Finastra software products and our financial institution customers.

Required Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and an active bar admission in any U.S. state.
• Proven legal experience, including researching, interpreting, and applying U.S. federal and state statutes and regulations related to U.S. financial institutions; relevant global regulatory experience is a plus.
• Experience in banking, lending, or fintech is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze regulatory requirements with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while maintaining a strategic, risk‑based perspective.
• Proficient using legal research software (e.g., Lexis) and strong legal research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and virtual meeting technologies (e.g., Teams).
• Proven ability communicating complex legal concepts clearly and practically to non‑legal audiences, particularly product managers, engineers, and product leadership.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience presenting to both small groups and larger audiences.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently when required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, outside counsel, and others in a professional and constructive manner.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Unlimited vacation subject to local regulations and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well‑being: Confidential one‑to‑one support through the Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Champions, Gather Groups, and monthly events and initiatives to help you thrive.
• Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.
• Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities.
• Inclusion: Inclusion communities such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra.
• Career Development: Online learning and accredited courses through the Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Global recognition program Finastra Celebrates and employee surveys.
• Specific benefits may vary by location.

Applicants for this position need to be located in the posted location or their immediate surrounding areas. Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any applicants who currently reside in New York City or California.