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?

This is a unique opportunity to begin your legal career as in-house counsel, where you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting a dynamic business and working closely with senior leaders. As a Corporate Counsel, you will provide guidance on legal matters and advise on the legal implications of all consumer financial regulatory matters. You 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?:
• 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 a state bar

• 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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Team player that can adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment

• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required

• Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies

• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities

• Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically

Employment Requirements::
• This position is full-time

• This is an exempt level position whereby business need will dictate the exact work schedule which should be expected to vary at times. Generally, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm

• Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday

• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment

• Be able to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, bending, and kneeling

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