Corporate Counsel

Company: Advance America
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Address : 135 N Church Street , Spartanburg , South Carolina , United States - 29306 Since 1997, Advance America has helped millions of hardworking people with a variety of personalized financial solutions. We are a nationally recognized, fully licensed financial services company with over 1,900 locations and online lending services. We are currently seeking highly-skilled, career-oriented individuals ready to be part of a growing company! We offer: Competitive Wages Uncapped Bonus Potential Life/Health Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Educational Assistance Paid Vacation/Holidays Great Schedules Comprehensive Training To learn more about Advance America visit Advance America Website This position reports to Managing Corporate Counsel and is responsible for providing legal and regulatory advice and counsel to management of the company regarding a variety of matters including but not limited to (1) consumer financial services laws (2) new and/or enhanced consumer financial products and services, (3) regulatory change management, and (4) legal and compliance reviews of third party vendors. Responsibilties: Support: Provide guidance to company on how to comply with applicable federal (and state) laws and minimize risk, particularly those relating to consumer lending, credit underwriting, collection of consumer lending accounts, customer privacy, and protection of consumer rights. Provide legal advice and counsel to company management and employees on corporate legal issues relating to the company's diversified financial products and services, including, without limitation, payday lending, installment lending, open-end credit, title lending, prepaid debt, other cashing, wire transfer and other money services businesses. Specific legal issues may include product compliance, privacy issues, collections, vendor management, etc. Represent legal department in corporate meetings. Influence: Serve as a trusted subject matter expert for senior management and respective business partners Communicate professionally and confidently on regular basis with internal and external stakeholders Drive Facilitate timely and effective resolution of legal or compliance issues Manage or Direct: Analysis, review, and resolution of regulatory changes impacting business areas Analysis, review, and approval of corporate policies and procedures Analysis, review, and approval of various financial products and services. Analysis, review, and approval of potential and existing third party service providers Maintain Attend relevant CLE classes and/or compliance conferences Other legal assignments as directed. Adhere to all points of the creed. Accountability Understand, adhere to and enforce all corporate policies including, but not limited to, Advance America's Creed, Code of Ethics and Information Security Policies Qualifications: Equivalent Education Level Required: Law Degree (JD), member in good standing of a state bar association. Experience Required: 3-5+ years of related working experience in financial services preferred. Knowledge Required: Excellent written and verbal communications skills as would be needed to communicate in person, by phone, and through email; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to read, write, evaluate, and apply information. Ability to interact professionally and exhibit appropriate social skills. Knowledge of consumer financial services laws such as TILA, GLBA, ECOA, UDAAP, FDCPA, and FCRA preferred. Ability to develop and maintain business relationships. Strong leadership/management abilities. 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.; driving and having access during the workday to an insured and reliable transportation; 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. Travel: Ability to travel as needed. Attire: Business Casual Other: Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check. IND1 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID: 1821PandoLogic. Keywords: Corporate Attorney, Location: Spartanburg, SC - 29305

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