Corporate Counsel
Why GLS?
Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.
People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.
Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!
Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!
o Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
o Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
o 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
o Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
o Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Parental Leave
o Business casual work environment
What does it mean to be a Corporate Counsel at GLS?
The Corporate Counsel position will provide guidance on legal matters and advise on the legal implications of all consumer financial regulatory matters. This position will be responsible for ensuring the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
How will you drive value within the organization as a Corporate Counsel II?
- Act as the legal resource and offer counsel on all consumer financial regulatory matters impacting the company
- Document legal standards for use by business units and the Compliance department
- Assist in the legal review of all contracts with third party vendors
- Provide legal support to Compliance-related initiatives
- Research unique legal issues impacting the organization and develop solutions to complex legal questions
- Deliver counsel to various business units
- Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes
- Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management
- Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management
What should you already know to be successful as a Corporate Counsel?
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School required
- Active member in good standing of the bar
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a practicing attorney required
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the financial industry preferred
- Unimpeachable ethics and integrity, as well as demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment
- Experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources
- Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
- Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Team player that can adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment
Employment Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- This position is full-time
- The position does require travel, up to 10%
- While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
- Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday
- Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment
- Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
- Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading