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Your Role

 

As a member of our Finance & Legal department reporting to the CFO, the Legal Counsel will work to identify and address legal and compliance issues in the company’s day-to-day operations, draft and negotiate commercial and financing agreements, and support efforts toward becoming a publicly listed-company. The Legal Counsel will be comfortable handling US legal matters in an international context and will embody and actively foster a highly effective, sustainable and inclusive culture at FINN.

 

Your Responsibilities

• Support the expansion of FINN’s vehicle subscription model in the US: You will provide legal support to a US organization that has launched vehicle subscription operations in six states and the District of Columbia and will expand to more states before year-end 2022. You will work with outside counsel to identify and comply with applicable State and Federal laws as well as best practices relevant to the business, and will undertake registrations and filings as required.

• Review and negotiate commercial and financing  agreements: You will play a central role in reviewing and negotiating agreements, including SaaS elements, with commercial parties that support the company’s US operations, ranging from purchase agreements for vehicle fleets to service contracts for vehicle transport, service and inspection.  You will , together with outside counsel, own our customer-facing agreements in line with regulatory requirements and established industry practices. In connection with financing activities, you will advise on equity and debt capital transactions as the company evolves.

• Partner with the  business: You and your team are responsible to introduce a structured feedback process, ensure coherence of career steps, titles and salary structure across all positions. You are responsible for setting up and executing all people management processes as lean and fast as possible. Moreover, you will act as a trusted advisor to our senior management in all  people-related matters.

• Support and develop our compliance function: You will help to implement best practices, processes and tools to ensure full compliance with the latest regulations and internal policies, and design compliance programs and policies to maintain proper controls and mitigate risk.

Why Work at FINN?

• Competitive salary with equity participation of the company
• Annual personal development budget of $2,000
• A baseline comprehensive medical insurance plan with all premiums paid by FINN. An additional 7 plans are available to satisfy any specific personal circumstance (with employee contributions), including an HSA option
• 401(k) with match eligibility for all full-time employees

 

• U.S. lawyer with 3-7 years of experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house at a start-up / early stage company
• JD and admission to a state bar required
• Previous experience in general corporate matters and contracting is a must. A background in the automotive or FinTech industries, as well as experience in financing, M&A, or litigation would be a plus
• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple parties and projects in parallel
• Strong willingness to “roll up sleeves” and take on regulatory topics, filings and administrative matters

Our Values

• Customer first - Always focus on our customers’ needs. Reduce complexity, increase quality.
• Own it - Be entrepreneurial in everything you do. Take responsibility for your individual and FINN's overall goals.
• Embrace the struggle - Apply attention to detail and don't shy away from tough decisions. Never stop getting your hands dirty.
• We grow and succeed together - We help each other to succeed as a team and grow as individuals. We love to fight and to win together.
• Be honest and open-minded - Always speak out the truth, even if it hurts. Dare to be authentic and embrace others' authenticity.

 

Please upload your CV and transcripts online. Cameron Milligan, CFO, and Kerri McDonald, Recruiter, are looking forward to your application.

 

 

FINN is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

We’re revolutionizing car ownership by breaking down barriers to access and are committed to creating a team that is reflective of our customers. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.