Job description
WHO WE ARE….
Outside GC, the nation’s leading partner-only provider of on-demand general counsel services, is a thriving and expanding virtual law firm offering an innovative approach to legal services for early-stage, growing, and mature businesses. With a team of senior business lawyers with substantial in-house and general counsel experience, Outside GC provides private and public companies and non-profit organizations with outstanding corporate and IP legal services as needed at a fraction of the cost of either hiring a full-time general counsel or relying exclusively on law firm counsel. Clients typically develop a working relationship with one Outside GC lawyer and have access to the whole team for specific subject-matter experience.
WHY ATTORNEYS LOVE OUR TEAM….
- Flexibility to work full-time, part-time, and during preferred times as part of a fully remote team.
- High-quality legal engagements.
- The collegiality and camaraderie of highly experienced and talented colleagues to share resources, referrals, and coverage.
- The support of an outstanding team of financial, operations, client relations and business development professionals to facilitate the delivery of exceptional, pragmatic, and cost-effective legal services to our clients.
YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM…
Experience: At least 10+ years of corporate legal practice, including experience as an in-house attorney, serving as a General Counsel and/or in another senior in-house legal role and 3+ years of law firm training
Specialized Expertise: Deep experience advising FinTech companies and other financial services firms on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, with a focus on enabling innovation and managing risk. Demonstrated legal expertise in the following areas:
- Counseling on federal and state banking and financial services laws as they apply to digital banking, deposits, lending, and payments products
- Advising on licensing, registration, and compliance obligations for FinTech firms, including money transmitter licenses, lending licenses, and other state-specific frameworks
- Counseling on anti-money laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and OFAC compliance in the context of technology-enabled financial services
- Advising on data privacy and cybersecurity obligations under GLBA, state privacy laws, and other emerging data security frameworks
- Counseling on payment systems, electronic funds transfer regulations, and card program compliance (e.g., Reg E, FedNow, NACHA rules)
- Counseling on both consumer & commercial deposit systems, products, and regulatory compliance (e.g. Reg D, Reg DD, Reg CC)
- Advising on digital assets, blockchain solutions, and the emerging federal and state regulatory landscape for these technologies
- Representing FinTech and financial services firms in regulatory investigations, examinations, and enforcement matters
- Supporting clients in M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions involving FinTech and technology-driven financial services businesses
- Advising on marketing and advertising compliance, including fair lending, UDAAP, and consumer & commercial protection considerations
- Collaborating with in-house legal, compliance, and technology teams to develop policies, design innovative products, and strengthen internal controls
Substantive legal experience as a broad corporate generalist
Demonstrated success as a practical, business-focused, and responsive legal partner
J.D. from a nationally accredited law school
State bar membership in state where reside/practice
At OGC, we believe a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to hiring exceptional people and creating enduring businesses. To inspire growth at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we strive to create an organization where every individual is celebrated, heard, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We will continuously look for ways to improve and evolve in our ever-changing world and we are committed to ensuring OGC is one of the best places to work for all by creating diverse teams, strengthening our culture of inclusion, and giving everyone an equitable opportunity to succeed.
OGC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.
