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Kapitus

Direct lender and lending marketplace

Deputy Director - Legal Operations

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 11
Full-time$86.4k - $138.6k

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in legal operations, treasury operations, asset recovery, bankruptcy administration, financial services, or a related area.
  • At least 5 years of people leadership and team management experience.
  • Strong process improvement, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Copilot, reporting tools, and business systems.
  • Strong organizational skills, adaptability, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted partner and proxy to the Director of Legal Operations, representing the department in meetings, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Support the development and execution of departmental goals, strategic initiatives, and operational priorities.
  • Lead and manage projects that enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and performance of Legal Operations.
  • Evaluate, document, and continuously improve legal and operational workflows, policies, and procedures.
  • Drive process optimization, automation, and technology initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
  • Establish, measure, and analyze key performance indicators and operational metrics.
  • Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance across legal systems and operational platforms.
  • Oversee treasury-related legal operations, including settlement administration, bankruptcy workflows, contract modifications, reconciliations, legal fee management, and compliance activities.
  • Serve as a liaison between Legal Operations and internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient execution of departmental priorities.
  • Support syndication buyout activities and related treasury operational processes.
  • Oversee legal fee calculations, balance adjustments, and payment-related activities.
  • Ensure adherence to settlement plans, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, and banking partners to resolve operational issues and facilitate critical business processes.
  • Maintain expertise across treasury operational functions and provide leadership support as needed.
  • Support vendor and outside counsel management activities, including onboarding, process oversight, and Convoke adherence.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Legal Operations team members while supporting workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning.
  • Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Perform other tasks and duties as determined by business needs.
  • Create a motivating environment through coaching, mentoring, and enablement.
  • Provide opportunities for team members to participate in formal and informal developmental activities.
  • Work with senior leaders and the department head to set expectations for team members and hold employees accountable for results.
  • Lead hiring, performance management, compensation, and evaluation of team members.
  • Collaborate with Kapitus leadership and Human Resources to refine and modify career growth and succession plans as business needs change.

About the Company

Kapitus

Direct lender and lending marketplace

Kapitus provides small business financing through a hybrid model that combines direct lending with a marketplace of lending partners. It offers a range of products, including term loans, SBA loans, revenue-based financing, equipment financing, and revolving lines of credit, plus specialized options like Helix Healthcare Financing. Its KapitusPLUS platform lets a business submit a single application to receive and compare multiple offers from Kapitus and its network, enabling rapid decisions (approvals in about four hours) and funding within 24 hours. This approach differentiates Kapitus from competitors by offering a unified, fast-access funding ecosystem with a diverse product set and a broad network of lenders. The company aims to give established small to mid-sized businesses quick, flexible access to capital across the United States to support growth and working capital needs.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$805M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2006

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