Oportun
Director, Regulatory Counsel (R14354)
Remote - US. Posted 5 days ago
The role
This role provides legal leadership for multi-state licensing, regulatory examination programs, and regulatory tracking. You will also serve as regulatory counsel for the Set & Save product.
What you will do
- Own the multi-state licensing program including applications, renewals, and regulatory reporting.
- Lead the licensing and regulatory examination process and coordinate responses.
- Work directly with state regulators.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise senior leaders and stakeholders.
- Review and advise on policies, procedures, marketing, and operational practices.
- Provide leadership reporting on licensing, examinations, and regulatory reporting.
- Manage and develop one paralegal.
- Advise Set & Save product and business owners on federal and state laws and regulations.
Required qualifications
- 12+ years of legal experience in financial services.
- Substantial experience advising on consumer financial services regulatory matters.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing multi-state licensing processes.
- Experience with NMLS and state licensing requirements.
- Strong knowledge of privacy and fintech regulatory issues.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal and state consumer financial services laws.
- Skilled in using AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar).
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Admitted and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Nice to have
- Experience working with bank partnership models, including fintech programs operated through bank partnerships.
- Experience supporting or leading state regulatory examinations and interacting with state regulators.
- Spanish fluency, written and verbal.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) including company match
- Flexible PTO and Parental Leave
- Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
About the company
Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven financial services company that provides intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities.