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Enova

ML-powered online lending platform

Assistant General Counsel, Transactional Law/Contracts

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing are required.
  • At least 5 years of relevant transactional experience at a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house legal department are required.
  • Contract and legal analysis skills, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to translate legal risk into practical, business-ready recommendations are required.
  • Experience in financial services, banking, or another related regulated industry is preferred.
  • The candidate should be a self-starter with strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail, able to manage high-volume, time-sensitive work and confidently set expectations with stakeholders.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • The candidate must be adaptable and willing to quickly develop new areas of expertise.
  • Enthusiasm for and comfort with leveraging AI-powered tools, such as automated research and document analysis, to enhance legal work product and operational efficiency are required.

Responsibilities

  • Review, draft, and negotiate a range of commercial, financial services, and technology-related contracts, including strategic partnerships, intercompany services, vendor and licensing agreements, professional services agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
  • Advise and educate business partners on negotiating and structuring terms and resolving contractual disputes to manage risk proactively while enabling commercial speed.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on legal issues affecting business transactions, including intellectual property, privacy, data security, limitations of liability, indemnification obligations, and specialized financial services regulations.
  • Own and modernize the contract lifecycle management program, championing the integration of artificial intelligence tools and automated workflows to improve productivity and effectiveness.
  • Partner with vendor management and the Third-Party Risk team to guide business partners through diligence and contracting, and support post-signing management of vendor and partner relationships.
  • Assist with other transactional matters, including strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and employment law matters, as needed.
  • Work with the Contracts Paralegal on contract-review administrative matters, including maintaining the vendor contract queue and handling other administrative issues.
  • Liaise with regulatory counsel and compliance to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Manage outside counsel on corporate and transactional matters as necessary to accomplish legal and compliance objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • In-house experience working directly with business partners is a plus, but is not required.

About the Company

Enova

ML-powered online lending platform

Enova is a financial technology company that provides online lending options for non-prime consumers and small businesses. It uses a machine learning-powered platform to evaluate credit risk and manage loans, enabling fast and accessible credit beyond traditional banks. Its products include personal loans, small business loans, and lines of credit, which are funded directly and in partnership with traditional banks that use Enova’s technology to extend credit to more customers. This approach helps people and small businesses that are often underserved by banks stay financially supported. Enova differentiates itself by focusing on underserved borrowers, using data-driven credit decisions, and maintaining a diversified revenue mix from interest and fees. Its goal is to expand access to trustworthy credit, helping customers cover emergencies and grow their businesses while collaborating with banks to widen lending options.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2004

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