Deputy General Counsel
VantageScore
Salary undisclosed
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Description
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative lawyer with experience in the financial services space to join our legal team as Deputy General Counsel. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for assisting in managing the company’s legal affairs and will engage directly with executives, senior management, and external stakeholders on product and business development, legal and regulatory operations, and other company-wide matters. This position will also play a generalist role and work across the traditional in-house portfolio supporting all departments and functions with legal review and guidance, as well as on broader strategic issues. This role requires someone who can build consensus across diverse groups, lead cross-functional initiatives, and operate with sound judgment in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office, preferably at our at our or Washington, D.C. or South San Francisco, CA location.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the General Counsel and Director of Compliance to develop and implement legal strategies and policies across the business that supports the company’s overall objectives and growth initiatives.
- Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of various agreements, including vendor contracts and services and client agreements.
- Assist the General Counsel in managing litigation matters by working with external counsel, conducting legal analysis to develop case strategies and discovery responses, and providing related legal advice to internal teams.
- Implement intellectual property strategies to protect the company’s innovations and assets, provide related legal advice to internal stakeholders, and manage outside counsel intellectual property counsel.
- Develop and manage a legal operations program with automated and scalable processes to increase the overall effectiveness of the legal services provided to the company.
- Assist in maintaining corporate governance standards and procedures, including drafting materials for board meetings and shareholder communications.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments in antitrust and financial services law and advise the business on their implications.
- Support other legal matters as needed, including corporate, compliance, and policy initiatives.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 12-15 years of combined relevant experience in law firms, government agencies, or in-house legal departments, including at least three years as in-house counsel.
- Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills, including experience drafting and negotiating vendor agreements and license terms.
- Experience advising on intellectual property considerations in contract drafting and business transactions.
- Experience in the financial services, fintech, or technology sectors with a knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and legal issues pertinent to the financial services sector, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Knowledge of and experience advising on antitrust laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently with minimal guidance.
Additional
- The expected total compensation range for this role is $250,000–$380,000, inclusive of base salary and bonus eligibility.
- Generous Benefits: 401(K) matched up to 7%, Flexible Time Off, 12 Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness benefits, Monthly Team Events, Modern Work/Collaboration Spaces
Join Us and Be the Catalyst of Change in Fintech! Are you a compliance professional who has a deep passion for fintech? We invite you to take the leap and join our team. Together, let’s embark on a mission to redefine the industry and propel your career to new heights.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
About this role
VantageScore's legal team is looking for a seasoned in-house lawyer to step into a Deputy General Counsel role and help shape the company's legal strategy across its fintech operations. You'd report to the General Counsel and work directly with executives and external partners on product development, regulatory compliance, and business growth. The position blends specialized and generalist work—you'll oversee contract negotiation and litigation support, build out intellectual property protections, manage legal operations processes, and keep the business informed on antitrust and financial services regulatory shifts. This requires someone comfortable operating across multiple legal domains and comfortable advising leadership in a fast-moving environment.
The ideal candidate brings 12–15 years of legal experience, with at least three years spent in-house, and a strong background in financial services or fintech. You'll need sharp commercial negotiation and drafting skills, working knowledge of Fair Credit Reporting Act and antitrust law, and the ability to guide stakeholders through complex IP and compliance considerations. The role demands someone who can work independently, build alignment across departments, and communicate clearly with diverse groups.
The position is hybrid, requiring three days weekly in either Washington, D.C. or South San Francisco. Compensation ranges from $250,000 to $380,000 with standard benefits including 401(k) matching, flexible time off, and health coverage. This is a contract role.
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