Senior VP, Associate General Counsel — Regulatory & Growth Leader

Lendmark Financial Services LLC; Lawrenceville (GA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lendmark Financial Services LLC in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a Senior-level SVP, Associate General Counsel to lead the Legal Department and mentor attorneys. You will advise cross-functional teams on regulatory matters, draft and negotiate complex contracts, and manage defensive litigation and external counsel.

The role requires JD and bar admission, 12+ years in consumer financial services, and a track record of strategic counsel to leadership.

Qualifications

• JD degree and bar admission required.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one US state.
• 12+ years of progressive legal experience in consumer financial services, compliance, contracts, and litigation.
• Experience leading attorneys or legal teams in-house or at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of attorneys and staff.
• Advise cross-functional business units on legal and regulatory matters.
• Oversee operations, workflow, and coordination of external counsel.
• Prepare, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial contracts.
• Coordinate correspondence with regulators, customers, and opposing counsel.
• Research state and federal consumer lending laws and regulations.
• Identify legal risks and opportunities for new products and channels.
• Manage defensive litigation and regulatory matters; develop strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contract review

Litigation management

Regulatory affairs

Education

JD degree

Bar admission

Job description

Lendmark Financial Services LLC in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a Senior-level SVP, Associate General Counsel to lead the Legal Department and mentor attorneys. You will advise cross-functional teams on regulatory matters, draft and negotiate complex contracts, and manage defensive litigation and external counsel.

The role requires JD and bar admission, 12+ years in consumer financial services, and a track record of strategic counsel to leadership.