Corporate Counsel

Purpose Financial; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Purpose Financial is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its legal team in Greenville, SC. The role focuses on strategic guidance across brands like Advance America and Purpose Money, with emphasis on consumer financial services and commercial contract management.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D., is admitted to at least one U.S. bar, and has 5+ years in banking/fintech/consumer finance or Earned Wage Access, plus 4+ years handling SaaS/data-driven contracts. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years in banking, fintech, consumer finance, or Earned Wage Access; 4+ years in SaaS/data-driven contracts.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS and vendor agreements.
• Advise on consumer financial services laws, data privacy, and compliance.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and legal budgets.
• Provide business-forward legal guidance for product launches and corporate transactions.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Corporate Counsel

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; 5+ years of legal experience (banking, fintech, consumer finance, or Earned Wage Access); 4+ years of commercial contracts experience (SaaS/data-driven transactions).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Corporate Counsel at Purpose Financial

Purpose Financial is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join their legal team in Greenville, SC. This role focuses on providing strategic legal guidance across the company's brands, including Advance America and Purpose Money, with a specific emphasis on consumer financial services and commercial contract management.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience: 5+ years in banking, fintech, consumer finance, or Earned Wage Access; 4+ years in commercial contracts (SaaS/data-driven).
• Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS and vendor agreements.
• Advise on consumer financial services laws, data privacy, and compliance.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and legal budgets.
• Provide business-forward legal guidance for product launches and corporate transactions.

Compensation is not specified. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.