Litigation - Consumer Finance- Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

In-House

Los Angeles, CA

Litigation - Consumer Finance- Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

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#H1: Join Sunbit's Legal & Compliance Team as a Regulatory Counsel in Los Angeles

#H2: A Fast-Growing Financial Technology Company with a Valuation of

# Salary Information: $115,000 - $165,000 per year plus stock options

Company: Sunbit
Job Title: Regulatory Counsel
Experience: Preferably at least 3 years of experience
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid in our Westwood Office: 3 days on-site; 2 days remote)

Regulatory Counsel is responsible for providing legal and regulatory advice on consumer finance, privacy, electronic payments, consumer communications, and collections matters. They will work with various teams within the company to ensure compliance and monitor federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments. The ideal candidate will have a JD or LLM degree from an ABA-accredited university and active membership in the State Bar of California, as well as experience in consumer finance laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct legal research and advise business partners on various consumer finance matters
- Review marketing materials, customer communications, and servicing and collection materials
- Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance team to provide timely and actionable advice
- Monitor federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments
- Review and revise internal company policies and programs
- Review, update, and create materials for the Training Department
- Manage any litigation matters, working with outside counsel if necessary
- Oversee Sunbit's nationwide licensing compliance program
- Handle other projects and assignments as needed

Requirements:

- JD or LLM degree from an ABA-accredited university and active membership in the State Bar of California
- At least 3 years of experience counseling teams or clients on consumer finance laws and regulations (willing to train the right candidate)
- Willingness and interest in taking on new and additional responsibilities
- Self-starter with sustained interest in improving procedures and resources
- Ability to exercise independent legal judgment
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Impeccable organizational and project management skills
- Attention to detail
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity in consumer finance
- Experience working in a heavily regulated industry is a plus
- Experience managing regulatory licensing matters is a plus
- Litigation background, especially in consumer finance, is a plus

Perks:

- Competitive pay and stock options
- Unlimited PTO
- Health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, FSA, & Maternity Leave
- Newly added HSA and Pet Insurance
- 401K Plan with Matching
- Cell ,000 per year for this role
- Company equity via stock options

Cultural Competencies for Success at Sunbit:

- Serve others before self - Service-oriented mindset
- Own the impact - Maintain and build relationships
- Connect genuinely - Effectively connect with people and represent Sunbit
- Act fast - Respond to internal team members promptly
- Include always - Work closely with team and welcome peers within the organization
- Innovate for good - Utilize Sunbit's innovative technology to benefit merchants, patients, and customers

Sunbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer, striving to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.