Deputy General Counsel

VantageScore®; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matched up to 7%

Flexible Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness

Monthly Team Events

Modern Work/Collaboration Spaces

Job summary

VantageScore® is seeking an experienced Deputy General Counsel to join its legal team in a hybrid role. You will interact with executives and external stakeholders on product development, regulatory operations, and company-wide legal matters, guiding cross‑functional groups with sound judgment in a fast-paced fintech environment.

This role emphasizes collaboration, strategic vision, and the ability to lead initiatives across the in-house portfolio while supporting all departments with legal

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• 12–15 years of combined relevant legal experience, including in-house.
• Experience with financial services/fintech regulations and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with General Counsel to develop and implement legal strategies across the business.
• Oversee negotiation, drafting, and review of vendor, services, and client agreements.
• Support litigation with external counsel, develop case strategies and responses.
• Execute IP strategies and manage outside IP counsel.
• Design and manage scalable legal operations and governance materials.
• Monitor antitrust and financial services regulations and advise on implications.
• Support corporate, compliance, and policy initiatives as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Financial services knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative lawyer with experience in the financial services space to join our legal team as Deputy General Counsel. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for assisting in managing the company’s legal affairs and will engage directly with executives, senior management, and external stakeholders on product and business development, legal and regulatory operations, and other company-wide matters. This position will also play a generalist role and work across the traditional in-house portfolio supporting all departments and functions with legal review and guidance, as well as on broader strategic issues. This role requires someone who can build consensus across diverse groups, lead cross-functional initiatives, and operate with sound judgment in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative lawyer with experience in the financial services space to join our legal team as Deputy General Counsel. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for assisting in managing the company’s legal affairs and will engage directly with executives, senior management, and external stakeholders on product and business development, legal and regulatory operations, and other company-wide matters. This position will also play a generalist role and work across the traditional in-house portfolio supporting all departments and functions with legal review and guidance, as well as on broader strategic issues. This role requires someone who can build consensus across diverse groups, lead cross-functional initiatives, and operate with sound judgment in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office, preferably at our at our or Washington, D.C. or South San Francisco, CA location.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the General Counsel and Director of Compliance to develop and implement legal strategies and policies across the business that supports the company’s overall objectives and growth initiatives.
• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of various agreements, including vendor contracts and services and client agreements.
• Assist the General Counsel in managing litigation matters by working with external counsel, conducting legal analysis to develop case strategies and discovery responses, and providing related legal advice to internal teams.
• Implement intellectual property strategies to protect the company’s innovations and assets, provide related legal advice to internal stakeholders, and manage outside counsel intellectual property counsel.
• Develop and manage a legal operations program with automated and scalable processes to increase the overall effectiveness of the legal services provided to the company.
• Assist in maintaining corporate governance standards and procedures, including drafting materials for board meetings and shareholder communications.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in antitrust and financial services law and advise the business on their implications.
• Support other legal matters as needed, including corporate, compliance, and policy initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 12-15 years of combined relevant experience in law firms, government agencies, or in‑house legal departments, including at least three years as in‑house counsel.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills, including experience drafting and negotiating vendor agreements and license terms.
• Experience advising on intellectual property considerations in contract drafting and business transactions.
• Experience in the financial services, fintech, or technology sectors with a knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and legal issues pertinent to the financial services sector, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Knowledge of and experience advising on antitrust laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently with minimal guidance.

Additional

• The expected total compensation range for this role is $250,000–$380,000, inclusive of base salary and bonus eligibility.
• Generous Benefits: 401(K) matched up to 7%, Flexible Time Off, 12 Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness benefits, Monthly Team Events, Modern Work/Collaboration Spaces

Join Us and Be the Catalyst of Change in Fintech!

Are you a compliance professional who has a deep passion for fintech? We invite you to take the leap and join our team. Together, let’s embark on a mission to redefine the industry and propel your career to new heights.