Summary

Block is looking for a highly engaged regulatory counsel with experience in commercial lending and consumer loan products. You will report to the US Lending Regulatory Counsel Lead and support across Block and its subsidiaries.

You Will

1. Provide legal and regulatory advice on commercial lending and consumer protection laws, including Reg E, Reg B, FCRA, MLA, SCRA, GLBA, UDAAP.
2. Conduct state-level licensing research, fee cap analysis, regulatory mapping.
3. Summarize and analyze the impact of new and proposed rules and regulations.
4. Review and provide legal input on service agreements, disclosures, and marketing materials to ensure regulatory compliance.
5. Develop formal project plans and timelines that follow external requests, objectives, and deadlines.
6. Collaboratively establish timelines and ensure they are met.

You Have

1. 6+ years experience at a law firm (with lending advisory experience), financial services regulatory agency, bank partnership experience or in-house experience.
2. Experience with FinTech, lending and banking issues.
3. High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
4. JD and an active membership and good standing with Bar of resident state and/or the California Bar or New York Bar

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Zone A:

$217,800—$326,800 USD

Zone B:

$202,600—$303,800 USD

Zone C:

$191,700—$287,500 USD

Zone D:

$185,200—$277,800 USD

Skills

• Legal Consulting
• Team Collaboration