Counsel

Hi, we're Brigit! A holistic financial health company helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future. With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. If autonomy, ownership, and having meaningful input at the company you work for is important to you, come join our growing team!

Brigit is doing innovative and exciting work, but don’t just take our word for it, our work is being recognized by others:

• Built In’s 2023 - 2025 Best Startups to Work For In New York City

• Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work For In New York City

• Built In’s 2024 & 2025 Best Startups to Work For In the U.S.

• Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022

• Forbes Fintech 50 2022

• Business Insider’s Most Promising Consumer Startups 2022

Role overview

As a Counsel reporting to the VP of Legal, you will play a vital role in supporting Brigit’s legal strategies and initiatives. You will leverage your experience to provide comprehensive legal advice on a variety of issues, including regulatory compliance, product counseling, and litigation management. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking fintech company while navigating the complexities of the financial services landscape. 

What you’ll be doing

• Navigate legal and regulatory requirements, operational issues, and related matters.

• Advise cross-functional teams including product, marketing, design, and engineering on product development and ongoing compliance.

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business initiatives and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, across all stakeholders, coordinating with external legal counsel as necessary.

• Stay up-to-date of changes in laws and regulations that could impact the company's operations and provide guidance on necessary adjustments.

• Review customer facing agreements, disclosures, marketing, and other materials for ongoing compliance.

What you have

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active license with a state bar and authorization to practice law in the state of New York

• Minimum of 3 years of in-house or firm experience in the consumer finance industry (Credit, Banking, Payments, etc.) – Fintech/Earned Wage Access experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in litigation, including managing cases from inception through resolution and coordinating with outside counsel.

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters related to banking and financial services, including state and federal investigations. 

• Knowledge of state and federal laws including but not limited to TILA, UDAAP, ECOA, Reg E, and state licensing laws, as well as GLBA, CCPA, and other state privacy laws.

• Experience advising and collaborating with cross-functional teams on the development of web/app based products and services.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

• A bias toward action and solving problems, not just issue spotting.

• The ability to take ownership over work and manage projects independently with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated success in efficiently resolving complex business issues by collaborating effectively across business units and internal functions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $125,000 - $165,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits for which an individual may be eligible (other benefits listed below). The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Our Benefits and Team

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible PTO Policy

• 401k plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Physical and mental wellbeing benefits including Wellhub for access to virtual workouts and discounted gym memberships, and Headspace Care for covered virtual therapy sessions and unlimited on demand health support

• Monthly reimbursements to use against wifi and cell phone bills

• Annual reimbursement for Learning & Development

• Help hard working Americans build a brighter financial future

• High-growth company at an early stage

• A dynamic, flexible and collaborative start-up work environment with a highly talented team

Brigit is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodations@hellobrigit.com.

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