Sr Corporate Counsel, Consumer Lending Partnerships & Marketplace (Fintech)

Location: Hybrid role based in San Francisco or Lehi, United States. In-office attendance is required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; remote placement will not be considered. Local hours (PT, MT) are required, with flexibility across time zones when necessary. Travel to hirify.global offices or other locations may be required. Relocation is offered based on actual job level.

Base salary: $150,000–$210,000 per year, plus potential long-term awards and annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global provides consumer financial services through focused products, a mobile-first experience, and lending and marketplace solutions.

What you will do

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements with lending platforms, networks, referral partners, and other strategic partners supporting home improvement, home equity, and auto lending programs.
• Develop standardized agreements, negotiation playbooks, and fallback positions for efficient partner onboarding.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance on lending program structures, product launches and changes, partner performance, disputes, and legal risk.
• Advise the investor marketplace business on investor onboarding, marketplace operations, and ongoing legal matters.
• Draft and negotiate loan sale, servicing, and related documentation for institutional investor transactions, including securitizations.
• Manage transaction lifecycles, including closing deliverables, amendments, investor inquiries, diligence requests, repurchase claims, breach claims, and cross-functional coordination with Capital Markets, Finance, Credit, Compliance, Legal, and outside counsel.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in corporate transactions, commercial contracting, securities, or a related legal practice, gained through law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, communication, relationship-building, organization, attention to detail, and deadline-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities independently and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to understand how legal considerations intersect with commercial, operational, financial, and regulatory objectives.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across functions and levels, adapt communication style, take ownership of outcomes, and identify solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Genuine interest in consumer lending, fintech, and emerging business models, with willingness to learn new areas and contribute beyond immediate responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency with office productivity applications and tools supporting legal drafting, document management, and transactional workflows.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools for legal research, drafting, document review, diligence, and contract management, with sound judgment regarding accuracy, confidentiality, privilege, and human oversight.

Nice to have

• Experience in a bank, lending company, or fintech.
• Experience with consumer loan sales, securitizations, structured finance, or marketplace lending.
• Familiarity with consumer lending regulations, including TILA, FCRA, UDAAP, privacy, and applicable federal and state lending laws.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a regulated, fast-paced environment focused on fairness, simplicity, innovation, and responsible business growth.
• Hybrid work model with in-person collaboration at eligible offices.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• 401(k) match, health and wellness programs, flexible time off for salaried employees, and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Potential long-term awards and annual performance-based bonus.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available during the application process.

Hiring process

• Candidate interviews may be recorded, transcribed, and summarized using AI tools for selected roles and locations.
• Candidates may opt out of recording, transcription, and summarization before a scheduled interview.