About the role

We are seeking an experienced commercial counsel with a background in commercial finance or fintech (or both!) to join our in-house counsel team. As Commercial Counsel, you will be a key, early member of Flex’s growing Legal & Compliance team.  Your primary mission will be to support Flex’s commercial contracting function from proposal to signature.  You’ll also partner directly with the VP Legal to provide general legal support to our cross-functional business partners, including finance, treasury, privacy, corporate governance, dispute resolution, and employment matters.  

This rare opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial candidate, as you will be empowered to “think like an owner” and build materials and processes from the ground up, in collaboration with the VP Legal and business owners.  Your manager will be intensely focused on your development, and how to make Flex an accelerant for your skill-building and career.

This is a hybrid position with on-site expectations of 3 days per week in our New York Headquarters. For candidates outside of the NY/NJ area, you may be eligible for our relocation assistance program.

What you’ll do

• Optimize, oversee and maintain all aspects of the company’s customer and vendor contracting cycles, including the negotiation and drafting of services, sales, and other commercial agreements.
• Develop solutions to scale Flex’s legal capabilities by leveraging training and technology.
• Help build the foundation of a best-in-class legal team, including our in-house commercial function.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Flex’s products and privacy positions, particularly in relation to evolving industry and regulatory expectations. 
• Keep the department and business apprised of new laws and regulations that could have an impact on the company’s commercial business, both regionally and nationally.
• Voice your opinion and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Close strategic deals by finding pragmatic solutions to any issue you encounter.
• Adapt to change in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Key qualifications

• 3 - 5+ years of combined experience at a top-tier law firm and in-house legal department, with a focus on commercial and corporate matters and some experience across general legal matters.
• Experience with consumer lending, structured finance and/or asset-based lending. 
• Background in fintech, payment or proptech industries is a plus.
• Experience with complex technology transactions and partnerships with financial institutions. 
• Firm grasp of state and federal data privacy laws and industry standards. 
• Coachable, with a willingness to learn and improve.
• Persistence, drive and a goal-focused mindset as you own projects from initiation to completion. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A bias for action, clear and concise communication skills, and a willingness to prioritize what truly matters.
• JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of a US state bar.

The compensation range for this role will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and Flex's internal leveling guidelines and benchmarks. For working locations in NY/NJ/CA, the base salary pay range will be $164,000 - $201,000. For all other states, the base salary pay range will be $148,000 - $180,000.