Associate General Counsel

NinjaHoldings

. Serve as a senior legal advisor to executive leadership and business teams on complex legal, regulatory, product, litigation, and strategic matters .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in consumer financial services, including advising on regulatory compliance, product development, and litigation management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate complex legal concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership In A U.S. State Bar10+ Years Of Relevant Legal ExperienceIn-House Legal Experience With Consumer Lender Or FintechExperience Advising On Consumer Lending Products

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Hard Skills

Consumer Financial Services LawRegulatory ComplianceLitigation ManagementProduct DevelopmentRisk AssessmentLegal Strategy DevelopmentData Privacy GuidanceBank-Fintech PartnershipsRegulatory Examination ExperienceConsumer Lending Advisory

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsJudgmentCollaborationCommunicationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Consumer Financial ProductsRegulated Financial ProductsLegal Risk MitigationCross-Functional InitiativesConsumer LitigationArbitrationRegulatory EnforcementVendor OversightCompliance ManagementStrategic Legal Advice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior legal advisor to executive leadership and business teams on complex legal, regulatory, product, litigation, and strategic matters
Provide practical legal advice on the development, launch, operation, and evolution of consumer financial products and services
Advise on federal, state, and local consumer financial services laws and regulations
Advise on legal issues involving bank-fintech partnerships and other strategic relationships
Partner with Product, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and other business teams throughout the product lifecycle
Monitor legislative, regulatory, enforcement, and judicial developments and lead implementation of necessary changes
Lead significant cross-functional legal and regulatory initiatives through implementation
Oversee significant litigation and dispute matters, including consumer litigation, arbitrations, class and representative actions, regulatory enforcement matters, and other material disputes
Develop case strategy, manage outside counsel, assess exposure, and provide recommendations to Legal and business leadership
Advise on regulatory examinations, investigations, inquiries, audits, and interactions with regulators and governmental authorities
Identify legal and business risks and develop commercially practical mitigation approaches
Provide guidance on privacy, data use, electronic payments, electronic communications, marketing, consumer disclosures, and other digital financial product issues
Collaborate with Compliance and control functions on regulatory change management, risk assessments, vendor oversight, policies, procedures, audits, examinations, and remediation
Provide leadership and guidance to Legal team members and support professional development
Manage outside counsel and external legal resources, including scope, strategy, advice, and legal spend
Develop deep knowledge of the Company’s business, products, technology, operations, and strategic objectives
Handle other significant legal matters and strategic initiatives as needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
At least 10 years of relevant legal experience
At least five years of in-house legal experience with an online consumer lender, fintech, bank, or other company offering consumer credit products
Significant experience advising on consumer lending products and federal and state laws governing consumer financial services
Experience advising product and business teams on development, implementation, and ongoing operation of regulated financial products
Experience with regulatory examinations, investigations, enforcement matters, or interactions with federal or state regulators
Experience with consumer financial services litigation, arbitration, or enforcement matters strongly preferred
Experience with bank-fintech partnerships or bank-sponsored lending programs strongly preferred
Ability to independently manage complex, high-impact legal matters and exercise sound judgment
Ability to identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and lead cross-functional initiatives through implementation
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to executives, business leaders, technical teams, and other non-lawyers
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and prioritize competing demands
Collaborative, low-ego approach with confidence, judgment, and leadership skills to independently own significant matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Paid Time Off
Health Benefits with generous medical, dental and vision insurance plans
401(k) with matching contribution
Paid Family Leave
Annual Wellness & WFH Subsidies
Employee Referral Program
Remote first culture with convenient downtown office in the heart of the city