At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 300,000 clients on their path to a brighter future.
While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
The Corporate Counsel position will report directly to the General Counsel and will be primarily focused on managing and reviewing contracts as it pertains to the legal department’s contracting responsibilities. As time allows, the individual filling this role will also be asked to assist with and work on various other matters affecting the business including providing legal support on regulatory matters, marketing issues, licensing matters, and insurance issues arising in day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will have the ability to build strong relationships, trust and share knowledge openly by anticipating and guarding against legal risks, developing and recommending policy and position for the company. This position will interact directly and frequently with internal business leaders and stakeholders and 3rd party integrated partners.
We are seeking an individual who will provide a strategic blend of both legal and business competencies in validation of terms against commercial and industry norms, compliance management with regulatory requirements, risk management, and protection of our associates, members, and the organization’s reputation. This position will demonstrate capabilities in anticipating legal issues, accepting and effectively resolving sensitive topics and handling difficult situations diplomatically.
The candidate will also be willing to take on department projects and initiatives designed to improve legal service delivery within the enterprise.
What You'll Do
- Review and edits contracts in order to mitigate risk to the company and assist in the onboarding and ongoing vendor management process for such contracts as needed
- Review internal form contracts and contracting processes for areas of improvement to help streamline the business
- Collaborate with various departments involved in the marketing, sale, licensing and distribution of Beyond products and services; and addressing substantive legal issues related to the marketing, sale, licensing and distribution of products
- Collaborate extensively with Executive Management, Compliance team and affiliate groups on regulatory and legislative issues
- Review business policies and procedures, and suggests improvements and appropriate language as necessary
- Evaluate and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programs, strategies and regulatory action as those items affect the business of the Company
- Exercise judgment on complex, confidential, and sensitive legal issues; performs appropriate analysis and recommendations; determines root causes of issues; escalates and resolves legal issues as needed.
- Determine company’s position on potential business transactions. Review all risks and determines appropriate action
- Closely manage and direct outside counsel as needed
- Review and update policies and practices to conform to current federal, state and local laws and regulations; monitor controls on business policies and procedures as well as performance to ensure compliance
- Conduct legal research, as necessary
Qualifications/Experience:
- A Juris Doctor degree
- Member, in good standing, of at least one U.S. state bar
- 3-5 years’ experience within a major law firm or corporate legal department, with primary emphasis on corporate, transactional, marketing, general business and commercial law
- Experience in the review of commercial contracts and contract management processes is preferred
- Ability and experience working closely and collaboratively with counterparts in developing business strategies and in performing technical legal analysis focused on maximizing and creating business opportunities and minimizing material risks
- Experience with the marketing, sale and distribution of consumer products and services is preferred
- Seasoned communication skills – ability to influence at a variety of levels and across functions in a complex matrix organization are required
- Ability to lead, inspire, manage and positively influence others is required
- Ability to recognize and elevate complex and/or controversial issues to senior management in a timely and effective manner
- Must be a strategic thinker with a strong tolerance for ambiguity, risk, and organizational transformations
- Must have business deal-making and negotiation acumen
- Must be able to quickly process, negotiate and draft complex legal agreements and documents
- Must be a team player, have a positive attitude and a sense of humor
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Why Join Us?
While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:
- Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- 401(k) matching program
- Merit advancement opportunities
- Career development & training
And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.
Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Grow along with our rapidly expanding organization and help us build and serve up customized, unique technological and client service solutions! We’re pushing the boundaries of what a debt consolidation company can offer.
But our mission to uplift isn’t limited to our clients — we know our people deserve to be elevated to their highest potential through growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and continued support.
Why Work With Us
Our people make a real impact — on our organization as a whole, but also on the lives of thousands of Americans. Beyond Finance offers you the chance to have your voice heard, help people, and grow in a collaborative, uplifting environment.
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Beyond Finance Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We offer a choice between hybrid, remote and in-office work models so you can be where you feel you’ll be the most productive and happy! A few times a year, we gather for in-person departmental meetups, allowing us to share progress and collaborate.
