Deputy General Counsel

The role

The Deputy General Counsel assists in managing legal affairs and engages with executives on product, business development, and regulatory operations. This generalist role provides legal review and guidance across all departments and supports strategic issues.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the General Counsel and Director of Compliance to develop and implement legal strategies and policies.
• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of vendor contracts, services, and client agreements.
• Assist the General Counsel in managing litigation matters by working with external counsel.
• Implement intellectual property strategies to protect company innovations and assets.
• Develop and manage a legal operations program with automated and scalable processes.
• Assist in maintaining corporate governance standards and procedures.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in antitrust and financial services law.
• Support other legal matters including corporate, compliance, and policy initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• 12-15 years of combined relevant experience in law firms, government agencies, or in-house legal departments
• At least three years as in-house counsel
• Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills
• Experience drafting and negotiating vendor agreements and license terms
• Experience advising on intellectual property considerations in contract drafting and business transactions
• Experience in the financial services, fintech, or technology sectors
• Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and legal issues pertinent to the financial services sector, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Knowledge of and experience advising on antitrust laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 401(K) matched up to 7%
• Flexible Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness benefits
• Monthly Team Events
• Modern Work/Collaboration Spaces

About the company

VantageScore is a company in the fintech space looking to redefine the industry.