Corporate Counsel

Purpose Financial; Greenville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Health/Life Benefits

Health Savings Account + Employer Seed

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Business Casual Environment

Rewards & Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Downtown Greenville office with free 


Free parking

Onsite gym

Free snacks/drinks

Job summary

Purpose Financial is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal and regulatory guidance on consumer financial services, fintech products, and contract work. The role involves advising on state/federal laws, building consumer fintech offerings like earned wage access, and managing vendor and IP matters.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in banking/fintech law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a collaborative, ethical approach.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction (preferably South Carolina).
• 5+ years of legal experience in banking, fintech, and/or consumer finance products including Earned Wage Access.
• 4+ years of experience with commercial contracts including SaaS and data-driven transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on compliance with state and federal laws to minimize risk, including consumer lending, credit reporting, underwriting, collections, privacy and consumer rights protections.
• Draft, revise, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts (SaaS, licensing, data sharing, vendor agreements).
• Mitigate third-party risk through vendor management and internal controls.
• Advise on consumer finance and fintech regulatory matters; review content for advertising and marketing.
• Offer business-minded guidance on deal structure, compliance, and strategy.
• Develop scalable consumer finance products and related legal processes and templates.
• Stay current on developments in consumer finance, data privacy, AI, fintech regulation, and technology transactions.
• Assist with intellectual property matters as needed.
• Draft legal letters, memos, and summaries; facilitate resolution of legal issues.
• Maintain accessible legal library consistent with corporate policy.

Skills

Consumer finance

Fintech

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D.

Licensed in good standing (US jurisdiction)

Job description

Brand: Purpose Financial

Address: 322 Rhett Street, Greenville, South Carolina, United States - 29601

Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company that offers a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future. Since 1997, Purpose Financial has been a pioneer in the consumer credit and financial services market offering money solutions in over 800 storefronts locations and online lending. Providing services in over 23 states, Purpose Financial employs over 2,500 team members.

At Purpose Financial we are always on the lookout for motivated individuals who share in our values of mutual respect to join our team of outstanding professionals.

We offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Health/Life Benefits
• Health Savings Account plus Employer Seed
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Business Casual Environment
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks

To learn more about Purpose Financial visit Purpose Financial Website.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a Corporate Counsel with experience in providing legal and regulatory advice and counsel regarding a variety of matters including but not limited to: (1) consumer financial services laws (2) building new and/or enhanced consumer financial products and services, (3) contract work, and (4) interaction and/or communication with regulators. This is an opportunity to shape and support a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization operating at the intersection of consumer finance and technology.

The ideal candidate combines law firm precisionwithin-house practicality. A professional who works quickly and thoughtfully, thrives in ambiguity, and brings both intellectual curiosityandkindness to every interaction.

Job Responsibility

Support

• Provide guidance to the Company on how to comply with applicable state and federal laws and minimize risk, particularly those relating to consumer lending, credit reporting, credit underwriting, collection of consumer lending accounts, customer privacy, and protection of consumer rights.
• Draft, revise, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, data sharing, and vendor agreements.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance team and business partners to mitigate third-party risks through vendor management and internal risk controls.
• Support the business on consumer finance and fintech-related regulatory and operational matters including providing content review for multichannel advertising and marketing related to consumer financial services.
• Provide business-minded, solutions-oriented guidance on deal structure, compliance, and strategy.
• Build scalable consumer finance products, such as earned wage access, as well as legal processes and templates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Stay current on developments in consumer finance, bank partnership, data privacy, artificial intelligence, fintech regulation, and technology transactions.
• Assist with intellectual property matters as needed.

Drive

• Draft legal letters, memos, and summaries.
• Facilitate timely and effective resolution of legal issues.

Maintain

• Embody the core values of Purpose Financial.
• Embrace technological advancement including the intelligent and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence tools.
• Ensure the Company legal library is easy to access with relevant materials.

Accountability: Understand, adhere to, and enforce all corporate policies.

Job Responsibilities Cont.

Education Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably South Carolina.

Experience Required

• 5+ years of legal experience in banking, fintech, and/or consumer finance products including Earned Wage Access products.
• 4+ years of experience with commercial contracts, including SaaS and data-driven transactions.
• Blend of law firm and in-house experience a plus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and comfort balancing risk with opportunity.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Curious, creative, and kind—a team player and individual contributor who values integrity, respect, and empathy in how work gets done.

Knowledge Required

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; attention to detail; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products. Ability to interact professionally and exhibit appropriate social skills, including kindness, curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and strong work ethic, in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location.

Competencies

• OKR
• Leadership
• Communication and Listening
• Regulatory Compliance
• Business Knowledge
• Artificial Intelligence Concepts

Travel

Less than 20%

Attire

Business Casual

Other

Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.