Director, Assistant General Counsel
Location:
Greenville, SC (Hybrid) Compensation: $180,000 – $240,000 base + bonus + comprehensive benefits
A rapidly growing financial services and technology-driven lending organization is seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel to serve as a strategic legal advisor across regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, litigation management, and enterprise risk initiatives. This role offers direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to help shape legal and regulatory strategy within a highly regulated, growth-focused environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives while mitigating legal and compliance risk.
What You’ll Do:
Provide legal counsel on regulatory, compliance, governance, and risk-related matters
Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee a wide range of commercial contracts and vendor agreements
Lead legal support for regulatory change management initiatives and assess the impact of evolving federal and state regulations
Advise business leaders on legal risks and practical mitigation strategies
Oversee litigation matters and manage relationships with outside counsel
Develop and enhance policies, procedures, and corporate governance frameworks
Partner with executive leadership, compliance, operations, and business teams on key strategic initiatives
Support enterprise risk management and insurance-related matters
Deliver training and guidance on legal and regulatory topics
Help build scalable legal processes to support continued organizational growth
What We’re Looking For:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
5+ years of legal experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, financial services organization, or fintech environment
Strong experience advising on regulatory compliance and risk management matters
Background in commercial contracts, litigation management, and legal operations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
High-impact legal leadership role with significant executive visibility
Opportunity to influence company-wide legal and compliance strategy
Fast-growing organization with a strong track record of expansion
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, 401(k) match, generous PTO, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement