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Lendistry, LLC.

Senior Corporate Counsel

Lendistry, LLC., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Hybrid - Tustin CA1735 Flight WaySuite 450Tustin, CA 92782, USA

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 OVERVIEWUnder 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 RESPONSIBILITIESOversee 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.PROFICIENCIESExcellent 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 EXPERIENCEJ.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 locationEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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