Senior Corporate Counsel (Capital Markets)

Arevna; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility role

Real ownership and influence

Mission-driven organisation

Job summary

A high-growth fintech platform is seeking a Senior Counsel – Capital Markets to support its consumer lending operations. The role requires a J.D. and experience in capital markets or structured finance. Responsibilities include supporting loan transactions, advising on diligence, and providing corporate legal support. This position offers high visibility, ownership, and an opportunity to build legal infrastructure alongside a seasoned team. The environment is collaborative and execution-focused.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital markets or structured finance involving consumer or small-business credit assets.
• Admitted in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a practical, business-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable operating in lean, early-stage or growth environments.
• Familiarity with consumer lending regulatory frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support capital markets transactions, including loan purchase/sale arrangements.
• Advise on diligence, asset representations, and warranties.
• Partner cross-functionally to close transactions efficiently.
• Support equity fundraising activity, including investor diligence and document negotiation.
• Provide general corporate legal support, including governance.
• Contribute to templates and process improvements.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Comfortable operating in lean environments

Familiarity with consumer lending regulatory frameworks

Business-minded

Early-stage environment

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A high-growth fintech platform is seeking a Senior Counsel – Capital Markets to support the continued scaling of its consumer lending and financing operations. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded lawyer who wants to operate close to the business and help shape deal and legal infrastructure from an early stage.

The Opportunity

You will play a central role supporting loan purchase and sale activity, financing arrangements, and broader corporate matters, working closely with senior stakeholders across capital markets, finance, risk, operations, and compliance. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and execution-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Support capital markets transactions, including loan purchase and sale arrangements and structured financing facilities
• Advise on diligence, asset representations and warranties, and servicing considerations
• Partner cross-functionally to close transactions efficiently and responsibly
• Support equity fundraising activity, including investor diligence and document negotiation
• Provide general corporate legal support, including governance and commercial contracts
• Contribute to templates, playbooks, and process improvements as the platform scales

About You

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience in capital markets or structured finance involving consumer or small‑business credit assets
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a practical, business-oriented mindset
• Comfortable operating in lean, early‑stage or growth environments
• Familiarity with consumer lending regulatory frameworks is advantageous

Why Apply

• High‑visibility role with real ownership and influence
• Opportunity to build and scale legal infrastructure alongside a seasoned leadership team
• Mission‑driven organisation operating nationwide