ABOUT LENDISTRY Lendistry is the country's largest minority-led and technology-enabled small business and commercial real estate lender with Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) certification. We are a national employer whose mission is to provide economic opportunities and progressive growth for small business owners and their underserved communities as a source of financing and financial education. POSITION OVERVIEW Under the direction of the General Counsel, provide sound business-minded legal advice to management and other internal personnel on corporate matters affecting the Company's various business functions, including finance, credit, human resources, and corporate development. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Oversee and manage strategic and other business transactions from negotiation to closing. * Provide counsel regarding and execute on company equity and debt capital markets strategy. * Assist in establishing and maintaining internal governance and other policies, procedures and processes. * Assist in negotiating and drafting various commercial and other contracts related to company business, including without limitation, software agreements, master services agreements, contractor agreements, commercial leases and license agreements. * Assist in providing regulatory counsel relating to commercial and consumer lending. * Develop and provide training to company employees on substantive legal matters. * Oversee and manage junior legal department team members. * Interface with and manage outside counsel, as directed by the General Counsel. PROFICIENCIES * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong business judgment. * Strong work ethic and professional integrity. * Ability to handle multiple competing matters with poise. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * J.D. from ADA accredited law school. * 5-7 years of experience practicing law, with at least 3 years practicing in a sophisticated corporate law firm and at least 2 years practicing in-house, preferably within the financial services industry. * Active member of California State Bar in good standing. * Significant corporate transactional experience. * Background in corporate finance or accounting, preferred. SALARY $165,000 - $209,000/annually, depending on experience and location