Green Dot Corporation
Sr. Director, Legal Counsel
Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA · Director
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About the role
- Translate business strategy into practical legal guidance and risk-based recommendations.
- Influence legal, operational, and business policies that impact enterprise objectives.
- Banking-as-a-Service and embedded finance agreements
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive leadership to identify legal and regulatory risks associated with strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.
- Develop standardized contracting approaches that improve efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
- We're Here to Support You-Accommodations Upon Request
- Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive legal experience, including significant in-house or financial services experience.
- Strong understanding of financial services regulatory frameworks and risk management principles.
- Experience advising senior executives on strategic and high-risk matters.
- Proven ability to influence decisions across multiple business functions.
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Nice to have
- Experience with payment networks, ACH, card processing, money movement, or digital banking products.
- Experience managing attorneys or legal teams.
- Familiarity with consumer financial services laws and regulations.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Exceptional commercial contracting and negotiation skills.
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills.
Skills
- Consistent with the Green Dot Career Framework at the Sr.
Compensation
- The targeted base salary for this position is $183,000 to $274,500 per year.
- The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.
Company info
- We're looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone's fingertips.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know.
- Work Authorization Requirement At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices.
Equal opportunity
- We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity.
Visa & Work Authorization
- However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
- Partner and sponsor bank arrangements
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